Denarius - Caracalla (MARTI VLTORI; Mars)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Bust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, right.

Lettering: M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF

Reverse

Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak tied round waist, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.

Lettering: MARTI VLTORI

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Caracalla (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Orientation variable

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)

References

RIC IV.1 #11

OCRE #ric.4.crl.11

Physical Characteristics

Composition Silver

Weight 2.9 g

Size 19 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF

Reverse Lettering

MARTI VLTORI

Market Prices by Year

Date	-
Mint	-
Mintage	-
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VF	26.00EUR
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AU	-
UNC	-

Comments

Mass varies: 2.053–3.29 g; Diameter varies: 16–32 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)