Denarius - Caracalla CONSECRATIO
211 year| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Throne (pulvinar) on which is wreath; below, stool.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Unabridged legend: Consecratio.
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.812–3.53 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (CONSECRATIO) (211) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a priest conducting a ritual known as the "consecratio," which was a ceremony to consecrate the emperor's imperial power. This coin was minted during Caracalla's reign and is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians.
