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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Caracalla and Geta PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C
210 year| Bronze | 18.3 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 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, both in military attire, standing left, accompanied by three standard-bearers; between them, seated captive with hands tied behind back.
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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 coin's existence suggests that there may have been a brief period of reconciliation or cooperation between the two emperors, which is a fascinating historical footnote.
