Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XX COS IIII P P, Serapis

€273,494.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year217
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#291B, OCRE#ric.4.crl.291B
Obverse descriptionHead of Caracalla, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
(Translation: Antoninus Pius, Augustus, Germanicus. Antoninus Pius emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.)
Reverse descriptionSerapis, wearing polos on head, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand (?) and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XX COS IIII P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.)
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Mint
MintageND (217)  - -
Catalog ID4262466370
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