© Rafael Fiore (CC BY-SA)
© Rafael Fiore (CC BY-SA)
Æ22 - Caracalla Antioch
| Bronze | 7.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-217 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#353920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Legend in laurel wreath
Lettering: S C
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 198 to 217 AD. Caracalla is known for his military campaigns and his attempts to increase the power of the Roman state. He also introduced a number of reforms, including the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire. This coin was likely minted during his reign and circulated in the city of Antioch on the Orontes, which was an important center of trade and commerce in the ancient world.
