Antoninianus - Caracalla P M TR P XX COS IIII P P; Victory
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#273507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right, resting left hand on shield inscribed with VO XX; before, trophy.
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 (P M TR P XX COS IIII P P; Victory) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was debased during this period, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with its intricate designs and historical significance making it a valuable piece of numismatic history.
