As - Caracalla P M TR P XV COS IIII P P S C; Securitas
212 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 212 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated right on low seat, propping head on right hand and holding palm in left hand; under seat, cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XV COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who was known for his extensive military campaigns and his attempts to increase the power and authority of the Roman Empire. Despite his controversial reign, Caracalla's legacy has endured through the many coins that were minted during his rule, including this particular bronze coin.
