Antoninianus - Caracalla VICT PARTHICA; Victory
| Silver | 5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 213-217 |
| Value | 1 Antoninianus |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; to each side, seated captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT PARTHICA
Translation:
Victoria Parthica.
Victory over Parthia.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Caracalla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. One of the notable features of this coin is that it features the image of the goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and the power of its rulers.