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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C; Victory
210 year| Bronze | 21.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, resting left foot on helmet, erecting trophy; on right, woman standing front and captive seated left with hands tied behind back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the 13th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Caracalla (211-217 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design also includes the inscription "PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C," which stands for "Pontifex Maximus," "Tribunicia Potestate," and "Consul," indicating that Caracalla held these titles during his reign.
