Antoninianus - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P; Jupiter
215 yearSilver | 5.8 g | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 | 5.8 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#273390 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked, standing right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
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: 5.015–6.54 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side. This suggests that the Roman Empire placed great importance on the worship of Jupiter and wanted to highlight his association with the power and authority of the emperor. Additionally, the coin's design may have been intended to convey the idea that the emperor was divinely appointed and had the blessing of the gods.