Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XX COS IIII P P; Jupiter
217 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left, holding sceptre in one hand and feeding eagle with other.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (P M TR P XX COS IIII P P; Jupiter) (217) coin is that it features a rare and unique representation of the Roman god Jupiter on its reverse side. The image of Jupiter is depicted standing with a lightning bolt in his right hand and a scepter in his left, symbolizing his power as the king of the gods. This representation of Jupiter is not commonly found on Roman coins, making it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors and historians.
