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Aureus - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P; Asclepius
215 year| Gold | 7.18 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 215 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.18 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar, in front of a temple with four columns, in which stands Asclepius, holding serpent-wreathed staff; beside Caracalla, togate figure, standing left, and child holding wand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla coin is that it features the image of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of medicine and health during the Roman Empire, and the fact that the emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, was known for his efforts to promote public health and hygiene.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (215) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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