Caesarea Drachm - Caracalla, 196 – 217
Cappadocia Caesaria; Mount Argaeus
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Information
Country
Caesarea
Caesarea
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm - Caracalla
Year
196 – 217
Ruler
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla)
(198–217)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.78
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
3.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm - Caracalla from Caesarea. Issued from 196 to 217. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 13.78 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed young bust of Caracalla right, seen from behind
- Reverse
- Agalma of Mt. Argaeus on altar, grain-ear on front // ЄT Γ (sic) (ЄT IΓ = year 13 of Septimius Severus = A.D. 205/6
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (196-217) | — | Caesarea, Cappadocia |
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