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#273819 |
|---|---|
| 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 the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the imperial period. The image of Victory was used to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and authority can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic, and it continued to be used throughout the imperial period, becoming a hallmark of Roman coinage.
