Æ26–27 - Caracalla

Issuer Isaura
Year 205-209
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition (copper alloy)
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Levante#263, SNG France#497, SNG Fitzwilliam#5258, SNG von Aulock#5412
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust of youthful Emperor Caracalla facing right, seen from front. Breastplate decorated with gorgoneion (apotropaic amulet).
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering AY • K • M • AY ANTΩNЄINOC
(Translation: Supreme commander / imperator (Autocrator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus.)
Reverse description Laureate, 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 script Greek
Reverse lettering MHT POΠ OΛЄΩϹ • IϹA YPΩN
(Translation: Metropolis of Isaura)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (205-209) - -
Numisquare ID 3986549560
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