Sestertius - Caracalla and Geta PONTIF TR P XII COS III S C
209 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 209 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, both veiled and togate, standing vis-à-vis, sacrificing over altar; behind altar, veiled figure (Septimius Severus?), facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P XII COS III S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman emperors Caracalla and Geta together on the same coin. This is significant because Caracalla and Geta were known to have a tumultuous relationship, with Caracalla eventually having Geta assassinated in 212 AD. The fact that they are depicted together on this coin may suggest that it was minted during a period of relative peace and cooperation between the two emperors.
