Denarius - Caracalla PART MAX PONT TR P V COS
202 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two captives, seated back to back, mourning, left and right of central trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PART MAX PONT 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (PART MAX PONT TR P V COS) (202) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a rudder. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military prowess during the reign of Emperor Caracalla.
