Aureus - Caracalla COS II

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year205-207
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#87c, OCRE#ric.4.crl.87c
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Antoninus Pius, Augustus. Antoninus Pius emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionCaracalla, draped, standing right in triumphal quadriga, extending right hand and holding eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS II
(Translation: Consul Secundum. Consul for the second time.)
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MintageND (205-207)  - -
Catalog ID9838702140
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