© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla CONSECRATIO
211 year| Silver | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle, standing front, head left, on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Unabridged legend: Consecratio.
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.56–3.39 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (CONSECRATIO) (211) coin features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD. Caracalla is known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire and his attempts to increase the power of the Roman state. He also introduced a number of reforms, including the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire. This coin was minted during his reign and features an image of his portrait on one side and a depiction of the goddess Consecratio on the other. The coin's silver content and weight of 3 grams make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
