As - Caracalla P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P S C; Jupiter and Victory
216 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 216 |
| 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#273971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 19th 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 a rare combination of symbols and imagery. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the Roman emperor Caracalla, while the reverse (back) side features a representation of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, holding a lightning bolt and standing next to the goddess Victory. This combination of imperial and divine imagery was a common theme in Roman coinage during this period, but the specific design and execution of this coin make it stand out among other coins of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze, a less valuable metal than gold or silver, suggests that it was intended for everyday use and circulation among the general population, rather than being a high-value collector's item.
