Dupondius - Caracalla P M TR P XV COS IIII P P S C
212 year| Bronze | 14.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 212 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant walking left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XV COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 ruled from 211 to 217 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his attempts to increase the power of the Roman state. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of Caracalla and various symbols and letters, reflects the emperor's efforts to promote his image and ideology through currency.
