Summary
Ancient Roman Empire
Silver Denarius issued by Emperor Caracalla between 210 and 213 AD
Mint: Rome.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Caracalla facing right; around, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Reverse Description
Mars advancing left holding a spear in his right hand, a trophy in his left arm; around, MART[I] PROPVGNATORI
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
In 195, Septimius Severus proclaimed that he was the son of Marcus Aurelius and re-named his older son, the seven-year-old Bassianius, as Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is differentiated from others with the same or similar names by the use of his nickname, Caracalla, - after the name of a hooded tunic he liked to wear.
In 210, both Septimius Severus and Caracalla were awarded the title Britannicus for their victories in Britain. This is noted on this coin as BRIT on the obverse. There is no other datable information on the coin, but it is known from other coins that BRIT was dropped in 213 AD.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr Green, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
210-213 AD
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Issued By
Caracalla - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire, 210-213 AD
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
2 mm (Height), 19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.073 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.223
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. IV part I., 244 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
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