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Aureus - Caracalla RECTOR ORBIS; Sol
| Gold | 6.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 199-200 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RECTOR ORBIS
Translation: Master of the world
Comment
Mass varies: 4.77–7.33 g;Diameter varies: 19.9–20 mm;
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 (RECTOR ORBIS; Sol) coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 198 to 217 AD, on one side, and the personification of the sun god Sol on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and the use of gold coins like this one symbolized the wealth and power of the empire.
