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Æ29 - Caracalla ROMAE FEL
| Bronze | 14.54 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Laodicea ad Mare (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-217 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.54 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#200879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
She-wolf standing right, head turned back, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE FEL
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ29 - Caracalla (ROMAE FEL) (198-217) from Laodicea ad Mare (Syria Coele) made of Bronze weighing 14.54 g, is a rare example of a Roman imperial coin that features a portrait of the emperor Caracalla with a beard. Most coins from this period depict Caracalla clean-shaven, so this coin is a unique representation of the emperor's image.
