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Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P; Jupiter - Mule
| Silver | 3.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 216-217 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#377731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; to left, eagle
Lettering: P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P
Comment
Coin with legend on the obverse "ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT" Reference https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.4.crl.327and on the obverse "P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P" Reference https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.4.crl.276
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare minting error, known as a "mule," where the obverse die (P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P) was paired with a reverse die (Jupiter) that was intended for a different coin. This error resulted in a unique combination of designs that is highly sought after by collectors.
