Aureus - Caracalla RECTORI ORBIS; Sol
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273074 |
|---|---|
| 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: RECTORI ORBIS
Translation:
Rectori Orbis.
To the master of the world.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (RECTORI 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 Caracalla's reign and was used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and ideology throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the cultural and religious beliefs of the Roman Empire during this time period.
