Antoninianus - Caracalla P M TR P XX COS IIII P P; Victory
217 year| Silver | 4.8 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 | 4.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass and shields, resting left hand on shield set on knees and inscribed with VOT XX; before, trophy and two captives.
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
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Caracalla is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political upheaval in the Roman Empire. The coin's production coincided with a period of hyperinflation, where the value of the Roman currency depreciated rapidly due to excessive minting of coins. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained a widely used denomination, and its design featuring Victory and the emperor's titles, symbolized the empire's military prowess and authority.
