Antoninianus - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P; Sol
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#273415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak, standing left, mounting quadriga.
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, was minted during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing significant inflation, and the value of the denarius, the standard unit of currency, had dropped significantly. In response, the Roman government introduced the antoninianus, a new coin that was worth 2 denarii. This coin was intended to help stabilize the economy and combat inflation, but it ultimately contributed to the further devaluation of the denarius and the eventual collapse of the Roman Empire's monetary system. Despite this, the antoninianus remains an interesting and valuable artifact for collectors and historians today.
