© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P
214 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 214 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Caracalla, togate, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and baton in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.42–3.59 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.2 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 emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and power.
