© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Caracalla P M TR P XX COS IIII P P; Serapis
217 year| Gold | 6.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 217 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Serapis, wearing polos on head, standing left, holding corn-ears in wreath (?) in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XX COS IIII P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation
Comment
Biaggi 1200.
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 the Roman god Serapis on the reverse side, indicating the influence of Egyptian culture on Roman currency during the reign of Caracalla.
