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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P S C; Asclepius and Telesphorus
215 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 215 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Asclepius, nude to waist, standing front, head left, holding serpent-wreathed wand in right hand; to left, Telesphorus; on ground, right, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th 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 the image of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, on one side, and Telesphorus, a minor deity associated with the Roman imperial family, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The inclusion of these two figures on the coin may reflect the emperor's interest in promoting the health and well-being of his people, as well as his desire to emphasize the connection between the Roman state and the divine.
