Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII IMP III COS IIII P P S C; Pluto
215 year| Bronze | 19.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 215 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pluto, wearing polos, seated left, resting right hand on knee, holding sceptre in left hand; to left, Cerberus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIII IMP III COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third 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 this coin is that it features the Roman emperor Caracalla, who was known for his controversial reign and his efforts to increase the power of the Roman state. Despite his controversial legacy, his coinage remains a popular among collectors and historians, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during his rule.