© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C; Virtus
210 year| Bronze | 9.3 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, foot on helmet, holding parazonium in right hand and spear in left hand; in front, trophy; at foot, captive, seated right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the 13th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.903–9.629 g;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 emperor Caracalla, who was known for his military conquests and his attempts to increase the power of the Roman state. Despite his controversial reign, Caracalla's legacy has endured through coins like this one, which offer a glimpse into the past and the cultural and political values of the Roman Empire.
