© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Æ23 - Caracalla Horse; Alexandria Troas
| Bronze | 7.2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria Troas (Conventus of Adramyteum) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-217 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#136837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Caracalla or Alexander III on horseback galloping left, raising hand at statue of Apollon Smintheos on a column
Lettering: COL ALEXAND AVG
Interesting fact
The coin features a horse on its obverse side, which is a common motif in ancient Roman coinage. However, the horse on this coin is depicted in a unique way, with its head turned backward and its tail raised high. This unusual design is believed to symbolize the horse's strength and speed, as well as the power and authority of the Roman emperor who issued the coin, Caracalla.
