Denarius - Caracalla ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-213 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Caracalla, laureate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Translation:
Antoninus Pius, Augustus, Britannicus.
Antoninus Pius emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Britons.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT) (210-213) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. One of the notable features of this coin is that it features the image of Caracalla wearing a radiate crown, which symbolizes the sun god Apollo. This imagery was used to emphasize Caracalla's connection to the divine and to promote his reputation as a powerful and enlightened leader.
