© Cristiano Becker
© Cristiano Becker
Decassaria - Carcalla
198 year| Bronze | 19.32 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Mopsus (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 198 |
| Value | Decassaria |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.32 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#325143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mule standing left, saddled, carrying wreath and quiver on its back.
Date in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AΔΡIANΩN MOΨEATΩN ETOYC
ΕΞC
Unabridged legend: Αδριανων Μοψεατον Ετους
Translation:
Hadrian of Mopsus
Year 265
Interesting fact
The Decassaria - Carcalla (198) coin was minted during the reign of Roman Emperor Caracalla in the early 3rd century AD. The coin's design features the image of Caracalla on one side and the goddess Decassaria on the other. Decassaria was a minor goddess of the Roman pantheon, associated with the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna. The coin's minting was likely a way for Caracalla to promote his own image and reinforce his connection to the Roman gods.