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Aureus - Caracalla PART MAX PONT TR P IIII COS
201 year| Gold | 7.09 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 201 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.09 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two captives, seated back to back, mourning, left and right of central trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PART MAX PONT TR P IIII COS
Unabridged legend: Parthicus Maximus, Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul
Translation: The greatest conqueror of the Parthians, [high] priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul
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 the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious values of the time. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians today.
