© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Caracalla PONTIFEX TR P II; Victory
199 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 199 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory on globe in extended right hand and reversed spear in left hand; at feet, seated captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIFEX TR P II
Unabridged legend: Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Secunda.
Translation: [High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (PONTIFEX TR P II; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Caracalla wearing a radiate crown, which was a traditional Roman symbol of divinity, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, which was a common motif in Greek coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Roman Empire during this time period.
