Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C; Mars and Victory
214 year| Bronze | 21.5 g | - |
| 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 | 21.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield, spear leaning against left arm; at feet, left, captive seated.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
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.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.91–23.14 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two deities on its reverse side - Mars, the god of war, and Victory, the personification of victory. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his military campaigns and victories, and the inclusion of these two deities on the coin may have been a way to highlight his military prowess and successes.