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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XX COS IIII P P; Diana
217 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 217 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, with crescent on brow, mantle flying behind her, draped, standing left in biga of bulls.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XX COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.591–3.66 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla coin features an image of the Roman goddess Diana on the reverse side, which is unusual for a coin issued by the Roman Empire during this time period. Most coins from this era featured images of the emperor or other male figures, so the inclusion of a female figure like Diana is a notable departure from the norm. This suggests that Caracalla, the emperor who issued the coin, may have had a particular interest in promoting the cult of Diana or wanted to appeal to a specific group of people who worshiped her.
