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Æ28 - Caracalla OVΛΠIAC ΠAVTAΛΙAC
| Bronze | 15.28 g | 28.00 mm |
| Issuer | Pautalia (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-217 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.28 g |
| Diameter | 28.00 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#316478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Serpent to right, coiled, with fish's tail, surmounted by radiate nimbus.
Script: Greek
Lettering: OVΛΠIAC ΠAVTAΛΙAC
Translation: Ulpia Pautalia
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ28 - Caracalla (OVΛΠIAC ΠAVTAΛΙAC) (198-217) from Pautalia (Thracia), is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a portrait of a emperor with a beard. Most Roman coins from this time period depict the emperors with clean-shaven faces, so this coin is a unique representation of the emperor Caracalla.
