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© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Caracalla PONTIF TR P X COS II S C
207 year| Bronze | 10.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 207 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, on horse galloping right, holding spear at rest in hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P X COS II S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 of the Roman state. Despite his controversial reign, Caracalla's legacy has endured through the many coins that were minted during his rule, including this particular coin, which was produced in 207 AD.
