Dupondius - Caracalla P M TR P XVI COS IIII P P S C, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year213
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.5 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#501, OCRE#ric.4.crl.501
Obverse descriptionHead of Caracalla, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
(Translation: Antoninus Pius, Augustus, Britannicus. Antoninus Pius emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Britons.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield, spear leaning against left arm; at feet, left, captive seated.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XVI COS IIII P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (213)  - -
Catalog ID3737251090
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