Denarius - Caracalla (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS)
Obverse
Bust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, right.
Lettering: M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, trophy.
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Caracalla (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Size
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF
Reverse Lettering
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Comments
Mass varies: 2.62–3.66 g;
Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
