Antoninianus - Caracalla P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P; Sol
214 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 214 |
| Value | 1 Antoninianus |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Caracalla, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Sol, the Roman god of the sun, was meant to symbolize the emperor's connection to the divine and his role as the bringer of light and prosperity to the empire. Despite its symbolic significance, the coin's production was likely influenced by the economic pressures of the time, as the Roman Empire was facing inflation and debasement of its currency. This coin is a fascinating example of how political and economic forces can shape the design and production of currency, even in the ancient world.
