Antoninianus - Caracalla P M TR P XX COS IIII P P; Serapis
217 year| Silver | 4.5 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 | 4.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 featuring Caracalla and Serapis was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design reflects this, as it features both the Roman Emperor Caracalla and the Egyptian god Serapis, highlighting the blending of cultures and religions that occurred during this period.