© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PART MAX PON TR P V COS
202 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two captives, seated back to back, mourning, left and right of central trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PART MAX PON TR P V COS
Translation:
Parthicus Maximus, Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul.
The greatest conqueror of the Parthians, [high] priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.805–3.7 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20 mm;
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 (PART MAX PON TR P V COS) (202) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, while on the other side, it features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire at the time and highlights the importance of Greek culture in Roman society.
