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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Caracalla P M TR P XX COS IIII P P; Jupiter
217 year| Silver | 5.3 g | 22 mm |
| 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 | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
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
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by pagan beliefs and practices, and that the emperor Caracalla was seeking to promote his connection to the gods and the divine. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of silver and weighs 5.3 grams suggests that it was a significant denomination and was likely used for large transactions or as a store of value.
