Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XVI IMP II COS IIII P P S C
213 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#273864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Circus, showing obelisk, spina, chariots, etc.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVI IMP II COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. 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 a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a rudder. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military victories during the reign of Emperor Caracalla.