Denarius - Caracalla (PONTIF TR P XI COS III) (208) front Denarius - Caracalla (PONTIF TR P XI COS III) (208) back
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Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XI COS III

208 year
Silver 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
208
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#273165
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Caracalla, draped, standing left in quadriga.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PONTIF TR P XI COS III

Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Tertium.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the third time.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (PONTIF TR P XI COS III) (208) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and naval power.