Denarius - Caracalla (PONTIFEX TR P II; Victory)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right.

Lettering: IMP CAES M AVR ANTON AVG

Reverse

Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory on globe in extended right hand and reversed spear in left hand; at feet, seated captive.

Lettering: PONTIFEX TR P II

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Caracalla (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Orientation variable

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)

References

RIC IV.1 #27A

OCRE #ric.4.crl.27A

Physical Characteristics

Composition Silver

Weight 3.2 g

Size 18.5 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

IMP CAES M AVR ANTON AVG

Reverse Lettering

PONTIFEX TR P II

Comments

Mass varies: 2.391–3.49 g; Diameter varies: 18–19 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)