Cistophorus - Caracalla IMP CASE M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-207 |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CASE M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus, Pontifex Maximus.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, emperor (Augustus), high priest.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Cistophorus - Caracalla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 198 to 217 AD. One of the unique features of this coin is that it features the image of the goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of the Roman emperors on the coins. This change in design was a deliberate attempt by Caracalla to promote the cult of Victory and to emphasize his military victories and conquests.
