Antoninianus - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P; Serapis
215 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Serapis, wearing polos on head, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding transverse 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Caracalla and Serapis was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was debased during this period, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design featuring the god Serapis reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Roman Empire during this time.
