© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XV COS III P P
212 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 212 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Elephant walking right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XV COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.94–3.83 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (P M TR P XV COS III P P) (212) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of Emperor Caracalla, while the reverse (back) side features the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, a common motif in Greek coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire at the time and highlights the ongoing exchange of artistic and cultural ideas between Rome and Greece.
