As - Caracalla MINER VICTRIX S C; Minerva
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 199-201 |
| 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#273715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left; in front, trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINER VICTRIX S C
Translation:
Minerva Victrix. Senatus Consultum.
Minerva, the victorious. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the As - Caracalla coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Minerva on one side, while the other side bears the image of the emperor Caracalla. This coin was minted during Caracalla's reign (198-217 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of bronze, a less valuable metal than gold or silver, suggests that it was intended for everyday transactions and was widely used by the general population.
