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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Caracalla VIC PART P M TR P XX COS IIII P P; Victory
217 year| Silver | 4.6 g | 23.5 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 | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, being crowned by Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding palm in left hand; to left, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIC PART P M TR P XX COS IIII P P
Translation:
Victoria Parthica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
Victory over Parthia. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.34–4.872 g;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 the image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features the personification of Victory, standing on a prow and holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was common on many coins issued during Caracalla's reign and symbolizes the emperor's military victories and the idea of victory and triumph.
