Antoninianus - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P; Diana
215 year| Silver | 5.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 215 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, with crescent on head, draped, standing left in biga pulled by bulls.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.64–5.624 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Caracalla and Diana was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design reflects this turmoil, as it features a rare combination of symbols and imagery that were meant to convey the emperor's power and divine right to rule. The coin's silver content and weight were also carefully controlled to maintain the empire's currency standards, despite the economic challenges of the time.
