© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PART MAX PONT TR P IIII
201 year| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two captives, seated back to back, mourning, left and right of central trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PART MAX PONT TR P IIII
Translation:
Parthicus Maximus, Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Quarta.
The greatest conqueror of the Parthians, [high] priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.58–3.59 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–21 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 PONT TR P IIII) (201) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the emperor Caracalla wearing a radiate crown, which was a symbol of Roman imperial power, while the reverse (back) side shows a representation of the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, which were common motifs in Greek art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire at the time and highlights the ongoing exchange of ideas and artistic traditions between Rome and Greece.
