Dupondius - Caracalla (SEVERI PII AVG FIL S C) (199-201) front Dupondius - Caracalla (SEVERI PII AVG FIL S C) (199-201) back
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Dupondius - Caracalla SEVERI PII AVG FIL S C

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
199-201
Value
1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#273714
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Caracalla, in military attire, standing front, head left, holding Victory in extened right hand and spear in left hand; at his feet, captive.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SEVERI PII AVG FIL S C

Translation:
Severi Pii Augusti Filius. Senatus Consultum.
To Severus, son of the pious emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Caracalla coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 198 to 217 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious values of the time.