Coin of Caracalla

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Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
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This coin of Caracalla, struck in 215 CE, was engraved with Christian graffiti by one of its owners. A Christian symbol (the chi-rho) was scratched just behind the bust, and the word PAX ("PEACE") can also be seen. Copper ally coin, from Cyzcus, modern-day Turkey. Circa 214-217 CE. (The British Museum, London).

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Amin, O. S. M. (2016, October 19). Coin of Caracalla. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5944/coin-of-caracalla/

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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Coin of Caracalla." World History Encyclopedia, October 19, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5944/coin-of-caracalla/.

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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Coin of Caracalla." World History Encyclopedia, 19 Oct 2016, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5944/coin-of-caracalla/.

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