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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XIIII COS III; Virtus
211 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing right, left foot on helmet, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P XIIII COS III
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Tertium.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.319–3.24 g;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 an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who was known for his military conquests and his attempts to increase the power of the Roman state. The coin's design, which includes the emperor's image and various symbols of Roman power, such as the she-wolf and the twins Romulus and Remus, reflects the propaganda efforts of the Roman government to promote the idea of a strong and powerful Roman state. Additionally, the coin's silver content and its relatively small weight of 2.8 grams suggest that it was intended for use in everyday transactions, highlighting the importance of coinage in the Roman economy.
