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Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P VIII COS II; Mars
205 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 205 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak on left shoulder, standing left, right foot set on helmet, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P VIII COS II
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Secundum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.74–3.46 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.9 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the time of Caracalla's reign (211-217 AD). The image of Mars was meant to symbolize the power and military prowess of the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (205) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Caracalla (PONTIF TR P VIII COS II; Mars) (205) coin.
