Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XVII COS III P P; Neptune
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-222 |
| 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#273564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Neptune, standing left, setting foot on rock and holding dolphin in right hand and trident in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVII COS III P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th 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 this coin is that it features an image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on the reverse side, which was a unique design choice for a Roman coin during that time period.