© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XI COS III; Mars
208 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing right, right foot drawn back, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
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
Mass varies: 2.484–3.84 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20.64 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.
