As - Caracalla INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH S C; Dea Caelestis
203 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273719 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 worshipped as a protector of the Roman state and military, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of religion and mythology in ancient Roman culture and the role that coins played in disseminating these beliefs throughout the empire.
