Sestertius - Caracalla CONCORDIAE AVGG S C; Apollo and Hercules
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-213 |
| 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#273873 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Caracalla coin is that it features the Roman gods Apollo and Hercules on opposite sides, symbolizing the unity and harmony of the Roman Empire under the rule of Emperor Caracalla.
