Dupondius - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P S C; Asclepius
215 year| Bronze | 11.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 215 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Asclepius, nude to waist, standing front, head left, holding serpent-wreathed wand; on ground, right, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.77–11.8 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Caracalla coin features the image of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of medicine and health during the Roman Empire, and how the emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, valued the role of medicine in society. The inclusion of Asclepius on the coin also reflects the cultural exchange and influence of Greek mythology on Roman culture during that time.