Aureus - Caracalla (RECTOR ORBIS; Sol)
Obverse
Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Lettering: ANTONINVS-AVGVSTVS
Reverse
Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Lettering: RECTOR ORBIS
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Caracalla (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Aureus (Numeric: 25)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.5 g
Size
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ANTONINVS-AVGVSTVS
Reverse Lettering
RECTOR ORBIS
Comments
Mass varies: 4.77–7.33 g;
Diameter varies: 19.9–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
