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Aureus - Caracalla P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P; Pluto
214 year| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 214 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pluto, wearing polos on head, seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; to left, Cerberus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Caracalla coin is notable for its unique depiction of the Roman god Pluto on its reverse side. Pluto is shown holding a scepter and a key, symbols of his power over the underworld. This depiction is significant because it highlights the importance of Pluto in Roman mythology and his association with wealth, fertility, and the afterlife. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
