Æ23 - Caracalla MVNIC STOBEN; Stobi
| Bronze | 6.77 g | 23.8 mm |
| Issuer | Stobi (Roman province of Macedonia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-217 |
| Value | Diassarion (⅕) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Diameter | 23.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#128344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Victory advancing to left, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNIC STOBEN
Translation: "Stobi City"
Comment
The Macedonian city of Stobi was located at the confluence of the Axius and Erigon rivers, three kilometers southeast of Gradsko. Its coinage began under the Flavians (from 69 CE) and ended under the Severans (until 235 CE).Caracalla (April 4, 188 - April 8, 217), born Lucius Septimius Bassianus and later called Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus, reigned from 211 to 217. He was the author of a famous edict bearing his name, which extended Roman citizenship to all inhabitants of the Empire.
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 Roman province of Macedonia, where Stobi was located.
