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Antoninianus - Caracalla P M TR P XX COS IIII P P; Serapis
217 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Serapis, wearing polos on head, standing left, holding corn-ears in wreath (?) 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Caracalla and the god Serapis on its reverse, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during Caracalla's reign, as part of a broader effort to debase the currency and pay for military campaigns and public works. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its imagery continued to reflect the cultural and religious values of the time.
