Æ30 - Caracalla (AYΓOYCTHC TPAIANHC) (198-217) front Æ30 - Caracalla (AYΓOYCTHC TPAIANHC) (198-217) back
Æ30 - Caracalla (AYΓOYCTHC TPAIANHC) (198-217) photo
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Æ30 - Caracalla AYΓOYCTHC TPAIANHC

 
Bronze 16 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Augusta Traiana (Thracia)
Emperor
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
198-217
Composition
Bronze
Weight
16 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#300703
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Apollo standing facing, head to left, holding patera and branch.

Script: Greek

Lettering: AYΓOYCTHC TPAIANHC

Translation: "Augusta Traiana".

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns during his reign from 198 to 217 AD. Despite his controversial rule, Caracalla's coinage remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.