Aureus - Caracalla P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P; Sol
216 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 216 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak, standing left, mounting quadriga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 19th 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 was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. One of the notable features of this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Sol, who is depicted on the reverse side of the coin. Sol was an important deity in Roman mythology, associated with the sun and the light it brings. The inclusion of Sol's image on the coin highlights the importance of the sun and its symbolism in Roman culture. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.