© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Caracalla RECTOR ORBIS
| Silver | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-222 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Emperor, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RECTOR ORBIS
Translation:
Rector Orbis.
Master of the world.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.89–3.195 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (RECTOR ORBIS) coin is that it features the image of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his extensive military campaigns and his attempts to increase the power and influence of the Roman Empire. Despite his controversial reign, Caracalla's coinage remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
