Denarius - Caracalla MARTI PROPVGANATORI sic; Mars
| 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#273344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak tied round waist, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PROPVGANATORI (sic)
Translation:
Marti Propugnatori.
Mars, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla coin is that it features a rare misspelling of the Latin word "PROPVGATOR" (meaning "proponent" or "promoter") as "PROPVGANATORI" on the reverse side of the coin. This error was likely made by the engraver or mint official responsible for creating the coin's design, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
