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Denarius - Caracalla RECTOR ORBIS; Sol
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 199-200 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, 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: 2.36–3.58 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.1 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (RECTOR ORBIS; Sol) coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 198 to 217 AD, on one side, and the personification of the Sun god, Sol, on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and the image of the Sun god symbolized the power and prosperity of the empire. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that Caracalla was a powerful and divine leader, and it is a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman art and propaganda.
