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Aureus - Caracalla PONTIF TR P VIII COS II; Mars
205 year| Gold | 7.27 g | 21 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 | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273133 |
|---|---|
| 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
Unabridged legend: Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Secundum
Translation: [High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the second time
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (PONTIF TR P VIII COS II; Mars) (205) coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the imperial period. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD and was known for his military campaigns and reforms. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
