Sestertius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XIIII COS III S C; Victory
211 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, resting foot on prow and erecting trophy; at foot of trophy, seated captive and towered woman standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P XIIII COS III S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Caracalla coin is that it features a rare and unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with her wings outstretched and a triumphant expression on her face. This design was only used on coins minted during Caracalla's reign, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item for numismatists.