© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Caracalla VICT BRIT TR P XIIII COS III S C; Victory
211 year| Bronze | 7.2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, resting left foot on helmet, inscribing shield set on palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT BRIT TR P XIIII COS III S C
Translation:
Victoria Britannis. Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Victory over the Britons. Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.99–10.43 g;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 Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and authority can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic, and it continued to be used throughout the Roman Empire's history.
