© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Caracalla PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C
| Bronze | 21 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-197 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C
Translation:
Principes Juventutis, Senatus Consultum.
Prince of the youth, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.92–25.67 g;Diameter varies: 27.25–29.03 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 an image of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 198 to 217 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a figure of a woman seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman Empire during Caracalla's reign.
