Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XVI COS IIII P P; Mars
213 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#273312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing; behind, two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVI COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the fourth 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 XVI COS IIII P P; Mars) (213) coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the imperial period. The inclusion of Mars on the coinage was likely intended to promote the idea of Roman military power and dominance. Additionally, the coin's silver content and the fact that it was minted during the reign of Caracalla (211-217 AD) make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
