Sestertius - Caracalla and Geta CONCORDIAE AVGG S C; Apollo and Hercules
| Bronze | 25.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, standing right and left, clasping right hands and holding spears in their left hands; one being crowned by Apollo (?), the other by Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIAE AVGG S C
Translation:
Concordiae Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
To the harmony of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 25.53–25.91 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Roman gods Apollo and Hercules on one side, and the emperors Caracalla and Geta on the other, symbolizing the unity and harmony between the divine and human realms.