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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XV COS III P P; Hercules
212 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 19.5 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hercules, naked except for lion-skin draped over left arm, standing left, holding branch in right hand and club in left hand.
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: 2.76–3.53 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Hercules on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Caracalla. This suggests that Hercules was a popular figure in Roman culture at the time and that the emperor wanted to associate himself with the god's strength and heroism.
