Antoninianus - Caracalla P M TR P XX COS IIII P P; Diana
217 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 | 217 |
| 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#273471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, with crescent on brow, mantle flying behind her, draped, standing left in biga of bulls.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XX COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 20th 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 Diana was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design reflects this, as it features the image of Diana, the goddess of the hunt and the moon, on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors on coins. This change in design was likely intended to promote the idea of the emperor as a benevolent and divine ruler, rather than a military leader. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the usual bronze or copper used in previous coins, indicating a shift towards a more valuable and prestigious currency.
