Denarius - Caracalla (MARTI PACATORI; Mars)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Head of Caracalla, laureate, bearded, right.

Lettering: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT

Reverse

Mars, helmeted, naked to waist, standing front, head left, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield, spear resting against inside of left arm.

Lettering: MARTI PACATORI

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Caracalla (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Orientation variable

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)

References

RIC IV.1 #222

OCRE #ric.4.crl.222

Physical Characteristics

Composition Silver

Weight 3.1 g

Size 19 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT

Reverse Lettering

MARTI PACATORI

Comments

Mass varies: 2.16–3.65 g; Diameter varies: 18–19.5 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)