Denarius - 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 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.3 g
Size
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS
Reverse Lettering
RECTOR ORBIS
Comments
Mass varies: 2.36–3.58 g;
Diameter varies: 18–19.1 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
