© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Caracalla and Geta PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C; Concordia
210 year| Bronze | 25.9 g | 32.5 mm |
| 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 | 25.9 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273778 |
|---|---|
| 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: 23.45–27.29 g;Diameter varies: 32–33 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 features their names and titles on the obverse side, with the goddess Concordia on the reverse side, symbolizing the unity and harmony of the Roman Empire under their rule.
