Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XIIII COS III P P; Bacchus
211 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bacchus (?), seated three-quarters front, on barrel, head left, holding wine-cup in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIIII COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (P M TR P XIIII COS III P P; Bacchus) (211) coin features an image of the Roman god Bacchus on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Bacchus was not a commonly depicted deity on Roman coins, and his appearance on this coin may indicate that Caracalla, the emperor who issued it, had a personal interest in the god of wine and revelry. This coin may have been part of a special issue or a commemoration of some kind, and its unique design makes it a fascinating piece of history for collectors and historians.