© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P; Apollo
215 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 215 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Apollo, naked except for cloak flying behind, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and with left hand lyre set on altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.63–3.59 g;Diameter varies: 18–20.5 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 Apollo on the reverse side, indicating the importance of Apollo in Roman mythology and culture during the time of Caracalla's reign.
