© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P VIIII COS II; Mars
206 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 206 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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 VIIII COS II
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Consul Secundum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.67–4.07 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 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). This highlights the importance of military power and the Roman Empire's military prowess during this period.
