Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XVI IMP II COS IIII P P S C
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 213 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.8 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 273863 |
| References | RIC IV.1# 500C Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 1936. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 4.1. Pertinax – Geta and Caracalla (AD 193–217). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.4.crl.500COnline Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Caracalla, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG
Translation:
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius Felix Augustus.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).
Reverse
Circus, showing obelisk, spina, chariots, etc.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVI IMP II COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
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