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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C LIB AVG VIIII; Liberalitas
214 year| Bronze | 26.6 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 214 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Caracalla, accompanied by officer, seated left on platform; in front Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae; below, at foot of platform steps, citizen, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C LIB AVG VIIII
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum. Liberalitas Augustorum Nona.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation, Decree of the senate, the ninth liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 23.47–28.98 g;Diameter varies: 30.5–32 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 an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The inclusion of this image on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire under Caracalla's rule was emphasizing the importance of these values, particularly during a time of economic and political instability.
