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Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P; Asclepius
215 year| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Asclepius, nude to waist, standing front, head left, holding serpent-wreathed wand; to right, Telesphorus; to right, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation
Comment
Mass varies: 2.974–3.72 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, on its reverse side. This suggests that the Roman Empire, which was known for its military conquests and political power, also placed a strong emphasis on health and wellness. The inclusion of Asclepius on the coin may have been a way to promote the importance of health and medicine during the reign of Caracalla, who was known for his military campaigns and public works projects.
