Æ26–27 - Caracalla

€376,146.00
IssuerIsaura
Year205-209
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition(copper alloy)
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Levante#263, SNG France#497, SNG Fitzwilliam#5258, SNG von Aulock#5412
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed bust of youthful Emperor Caracalla facing right, seen from front. Breastplate decorated with gorgoneion (apotropaic amulet).
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAY • K • M • AY ANTΩNЄINOC
(Translation: Supreme commander / imperator (Autocrator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus.)
Reverse descriptionLaureate, draped bust of bearded male (God Zeus or Emperor Severus) facing right, set on column with Corinthian capital. Tetrastyle temple with arched pediment behind.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMHT POΠ OΛЄΩϹ • IϹA YPΩN
(Translation: Metropolis of Isaura)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (205-209)  - -
Catalog ID3986549560
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