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Æ23 - Caracalla MVNICI STOBEN; Stobi
| Copper | 5.78 g | 23 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 | Copper |
| Weight | 5.78 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#134669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond; wheel at feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNICI STOBEN
Translation: "Stobi City".
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ23 - Caracalla (MVNICI STOBEN; Stobi) (198-217) from Stobi (Roman province of Macedonia), is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a provincial mint mark. The "STOBEN" mint mark on the coin indicates that it was produced at the Stobi mint, which was located in the Roman province of Macedonia. This is interesting because it shows that the Roman Empire had a decentralized system of coin production, with mints operating in various provinces throughout the empire. This fact provides insight into the economic and administrative structures of the Roman Empire during the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.
