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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Caracalla PONTIF TR P VIII COS II; Mars
205 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 205 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak on left shoulder, standing left, right foot set on helmet, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P VIII COS II
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Secundum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.11–7.44 g;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 Roman god of war, Mars, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of military power and conquest in Roman culture during the time of Caracalla's reign (211-217 AD). The coin's design also includes an image of the emperor himself, further emphasizing his role as a powerful military leader.
