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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P IIII; Sol
201 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 18 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 IIII
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Quarta.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.34–3.447 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 (PONTIF TR P IIII; Sol) (201) coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of the Roman god Sol, or the sun god. This coin was minted during Caracalla's reign and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3.4 grams suggests that it was a significant coin with a high monetary value during that time.
