© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Caracalla SEVERI AVG PII FIL S C
| Bronze | 21 g | 28 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 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lituus, knife, patera, jug, simpulum and sprinkler.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SEVERI AVG PII FIL S C
Translation:
Severi Augusti Pii Filius. Senatus Consultum.
To Severus, son of the pious emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.875–25.22 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 198 to 217 AD. Caracalla is known for his extensive reforms, including the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire. This coin was minted during his reign and features an image of him on one side and a depiction of the goddess Salus on the other. The coin's inscription, "SEVERI AVG PII FIL S C," stands for "Severi Augusti Pii Filii Sestertius," which means "Sestertius, son of the pious emperor Severus." This coin is a rare and valuable artifact from ancient Rome, providing a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived during that time.
