Aureus - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XI COS III
208 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 208 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod; behind him, flute-player; before him, victimarius with bull.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P XI COS III
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Tertium.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (PONTIF TR P XI COS III) (208) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The coin's design features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance. Additionally, the coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency during its time.
