Drachm - Caracalla Cappadocia Caesaria; Mount Argaeus
| Bronze | 13.78 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea (Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-217 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.78 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 3.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#149169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Agalma of Mt. Argaeus on altar, grain-ear on front // ЄT Γ (sic) (ЄT IΓ = year 13 of Septimius Severus = A.D. 205/6
Script: Greek
Lettering: MHTPOΠO KAICAPЄI
Comment
Hunter 78; Syd 488 var (obv. legend)Interesting fact
The Drachm coin , which features Caracalla (Cappadocia Caesaria; Mount Argaeus) on one side and an image of the goddess Tyche on the other, is notable for its unique design. The coin's obverse (front side) features a portrait of Caracalla wearing a laurel wreath, while the reverse (back side) depicts Tyche standing on a rocky outcropping, holding a scepter and a small statue of the goddess Nike. This design is significant because it represents a blending of Roman and Greek cultural influences, reflecting the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
