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Dupondius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C; Virtus
210 year| Bronze | 13.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, foot on helmet, holding parazonium in right hand and spear in left hand; in front, trophy; at foot, captive, seated right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the 13th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.28–13.66 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Caracalla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. One of the notable features of this coin is the image of the goddess Virtus on the reverse side, which represents the virtue and bravery of the Roman people. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Roman strength and resilience, which was an important message during a time of political and military turmoil.
