© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Caracalla P M TR P XVI IMP II COS IIII P P S C; Victory
213 year| Bronze | 9.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 213 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, standing right in a quadriga, being crowned by Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVI IMP II COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.69–13.01 g;Diameter varies: 22–25 mm;
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 an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Caracalla. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and authority was a common theme in Roman art and propaganda during this time period.
