As - Caracalla TRAIECTVS 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#273761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bridge, on which soldiers are passing; below, boats.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRAIECTVS PONTIF TR P XI COS III (S C ?)
Translation:
Traiectus. Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
The river crossing. [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 controversial reign and his attempts to increase the power of the Roman state. Despite his controversial legacy, Caracalla's coinage remains a popular among collectors and historians today.
