Rome Roman provinces Thracia Serdica
Æ32 - Caracalla (AVT K M AVP CEVH ANTΩNEINOC) (198-217) front Æ32 - Caracalla (AVT K M AVP CEVH ANTΩNEINOC) (198-217) back
Æ32 - Caracalla (AVT K M AVP CEVH ANTΩNEINOC) (198-217) photo
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Æ32 - Caracalla (AVT K M AVP CEVH ANTΩNEINOC) (198-217) front Æ32 - Caracalla (AVT K M AVP CEVH ANTΩNEINOC) (198-217) back
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Æ32 - Caracalla AVT K M AVP CEVH ANTΩNEINOC

 
Bronze 17.40 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
 Serdica (Thracia)
Emperor
 Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 198-217
Currency
 Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 17.40 g
Diameter
 32 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-06
References
Numista
 N#420022
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Hermes standing left, holding purse and caduceus

Script: Greek

Lettering: OVΛΠIAC CEPΔIKHC

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.