Antoninianus - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P; Pluto
215 year| Silver | 5.2 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 | 5.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pluto, wearing polos on head, seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; to left, Cerberus.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Caracalla (P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P; Pluto) and was minted in Rome in 215 AD, is an example of a coin that was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The reign of Caracalla (211-217 AD) saw a number of reforms aimed at addressing economic and military challenges, including the introduction of a new currency system that replaced the denarius with the antoninianus, which was worth 2 denarii. This coin, with its silver content and intricate design, is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of Roman coinage during this period.
