Aureus - Caracalla PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

€273,016.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year196-198
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.46 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#13A (aureus), OCRE#ric.4.crl.13A_aureus
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caesar, Pontifex [Maximus]. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Caesar, [high] priest.)
Reverse descriptionCaracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, trophy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
(Translation: Principes Juventutis. Prince of the youth.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (196-198)  - -
Catalog ID6524026600
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