As - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XI COS III S C
208 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 208 |
| 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#273754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, on horse galloping right, holding raised spear in hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P XI COS III S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the third time. 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 of the Roman state. Despite his controversial reign, Caracalla's coinage remains a popular among collectors and historians, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during his rule.
