© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Æ23 - Caracalla ΠEΛTHNUN MAP TAT APIUNOC
| Bronze | 5.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Peltae (Conventus of Apamea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-217 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#324245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tyche standing left, holding rudder with right hand and cornucopia in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠEΛTHNUN MAP TAT APIUNOC
Translation: Strategos T. Mar. Tat. Arionos of Peltae
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ23 - Caracalla (ΠEΛTHNUN MAP TAT APIUNOC) (198-217) from Peltae (Conventus of Apamea), is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a portrait of a Roman emperor with a beard. Caracalla, who ruled from 198 to 217 AD, was known for his distinctive beard, which was seen as a symbol of his masculinity and authority. The inclusion of his beard on this coin may have been a deliberate choice to emphasize his power and virility, and it sets this coin apart from other coins of the time that typically featured clean-shaven emperors.