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Sestertius - Caracalla and Geta PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C; Concordia
210 year| Bronze | 23.9 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 | 23.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, both veiled and togate, standing vis-à-vis, sacrificing over altar; behind altar, Concordia, veiled, facing.
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
Mass varies: 22.76–25.06 g;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 the Roman emperors Caracalla and Geta, who ruled together from 210 to 212 AD. This coin was minted during their joint reign and is a rare example of a coin that features both emperors on the same side. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features the goddess Concordia, which symbolizes the unity and harmony between the two emperors. This coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the political and social climate of the Roman Empire during that time.
