Denarius - Caracalla RECTOR ORBIS, Sol

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year199-200
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#39A (denarius), OCRE#ric.4.crl.39A_denarius
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS AVGVSTVS
(Translation: Antoninus Augustus. Antoninus [Pius] emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRECTOR ORBIS
(Translation: Rector Orbis. Master of the world.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (199-200)  - -
Catalog ID6220915140
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