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© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Pentasssarion - Caracalla ΚΑΛΛΑΤΙΑΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 11 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | Callatis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-217 |
| Value | Pentassaria (5⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#423605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing facing on garlanded altar, head right, wings half-spread, between two standards.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΛΛΑΤΙΑΝΩΝ Є
Unabridged legend: ΚΑΛΛΑΤΙΑΝΩΝ
Translation: Kallatianon (Callatis)
Interesting fact
The Pentassarion coin featuring Caracalla (ΚΑΛΛΑΤΙΑΝΩΝ) was minted during his reign from 197-217 AD, and it's made of bronze, weighing 11g. What's interesting is that this coin was minted in Callatis (Moesia Inferior), which is now modern-day Romania. This coin is a great example of how the Roman Empire's influence and reach extended beyond the Italian peninsula and into other parts of Europe.
