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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla P MAX TR P IIII COS
201 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 201 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P MAX TR P IIII COS
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.9–3.67 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (P MAX TR P IIII COS) (201) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of Emperor Caracalla, while the reverse (back) side features the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, which was a common motif in Greek coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during its time.
