Aureus - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XIII COS III; Mars
210 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 |
| 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#273178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, advancing left, holding branch in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P XIII COS III
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Consul Tertium.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the 13th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus was a gold coin used in the Roman Empire, and the Caracalla coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD). The coin features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, which symbolized the power and military prowess of the Roman Empire. The coin was also inscribed with the title "PONTIF TR P XIII COS III," which stands for "Pontifex Maximus," or "Greatest Priest," indicating Caracalla's role as the supreme religious authority in the empire. This coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the importance of religion and military power in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD. The fact that the coin was made of gold also signifies its value and importance as a symbol of wealth and prosperity in the empire.
