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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P X COS II; Mars
207 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 207 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak tied round waist, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P X COS II
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Secundum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.482–3.885 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20 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 the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the imperial period. This highlights the importance of military power and the worship of Mars in Roman culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (207) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 X COS II; Mars) (207) coin.
