As - Caracalla PROF AVGG PONTIF TR P XII COS III S C
209 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 209 |
| 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#273772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, on horse galloping left, brandishing javelin at fallen foe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROF AVGG PONTIF TR P XII COS III S C
Translation:
Profectiones Augustorum. Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Departure of the emperors (Augusti). [High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth 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 the coin is that it features the image of Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns during his reign from 211 to 217 AD. He was particularly known for the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire, and for his campaigns against the Parthian Empire. The coin's inscription, "PROF AVGG PONTIF TR P XII COS III S C," refers to Caracalla's titles and honors, including his role as Pontifex Maximus, or chief priest, and his three consulships.
