© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Caracalla INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH S C; Dea Caelestis
203 year| Bronze | 7.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 203 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Dea Caelestis, wearing high head-dress and long robe to feet, seated facing on lion galloping left over waters gushing from rock, holding drum in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH S C
Translation:
Indulgentiae Augustorum in Carthagina. Senatus Consultum.
To the indulgence of the emperors (Augusti) in Carthage. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.96–10.38 g;Diameter varies: 24–25.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Dea Caelestis, who was a patron of the Roman Empire and was often depicted on coins during the reign of Caracalla.
