As - Caracalla as Caesar (SECVRITAS PERPETVA S C; Minerva) (196-197) front As - Caracalla as Caesar (SECVRITAS PERPETVA S C; Minerva) (196-197) back
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As - Caracalla as Caesar SECVRITAS PERPETVA S C; Minerva

 
Bronze 7.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
196-197
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#273699
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, resting right hand on shield set on ground and holding spear in right hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SECVRITAS PERPETVA S C

Translation:
Securitas Perpetua. Senatus Consultum.
Perpetual security. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on the reverse side, which signifies the importance of wisdom and knowledge during the Roman Empire.