© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P VIII COS II; Mars
205 year| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding 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: 3.14–3.641 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.2 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 imperial period. This suggests that the coin was likely used to promote the military prowess and power of the Roman Empire during the reign of Caracalla.
