© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C; Mars and Victory
214 year| Bronze | 23.1 g | 31 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 | 23.1 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273901 |
|---|---|
| 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: 20.38–24.81 g;Diameter varies: 30–31.93 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique reverse design, depicting Mars, the Roman god of war, standing next to Victory, holding a trophy and a shield. This design was only used during the reign of Caracalla, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
