Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XV COS III P P; Virtus
212 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing right, holding spear in right hand and parazonium 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
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; Virtus) (212) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla wearing a radiate crown, which symbolizes his divine status as a god-king. This coin was minted during Caracalla's reign (211-217 AD) and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant change from previous Roman coins, which were made of bronze or copper, and it reflects the inflationary pressures of the time. The coin's design and materials were meant to convey the power and wealth of the Roman Empire, and it remains a valuable artifact for historians and collectors today.
