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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P III; Sol
200 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 200 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P III
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Tertia.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.28–3.49 g;Diameter varies: 16–20.5 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 (PONTIF TR P III; Sol) (200) coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on one side, and the god Sol on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant political and economic changes, including the rise of Christianity and the decline of the Roman legions. Despite these challenges, the Denarius remained a widely used currency throughout the empire, and coins like this one provide valuable insights into the culture and beliefs of ancient Rome.
