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Æ26- Caracalla YΠ KYNTIΛIANOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Magistrate Quintillianus; Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 9 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#335704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing facing, head left, wings open, on garlanded altar.
Script: Greek
Lettering: YΠ KYNTIΛIANOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN
Unabridged legend: Ύπατος Κουιντιλιανός Μαρκιανούπολιτον
Translation: Magistrate Quintillianus of Marcianopolis.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD. Caracalla is known for his military campaigns and his attempts to increase the power of the Roman Empire. He is also remembered for his edict, known as the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire. This coin, which was minted during his reign, serves as a tangible reminder of his legacy and the reach of the Roman Empire during that time.
