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Sestertius - Caracalla Ephesus
| Bronze | 7.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Ephesus (Conventus of Ephesus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-217 |
| Value | Sestertius (0.01) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#111769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
EΦECIΩN TPIC NEΩKOPΩN, Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Caracalla (Ephesus) (198-217) coin features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla on one side and a depiction of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron goddess of the city of Ephesus, where the coin was minted, and her image on the coin symbolizes the city's prosperity and good fortune.
