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Aureus - Caracalla ADVENTVS AVGVSTOR
202 year| Gold | 7.28 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 202 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.28 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galley, with captain, rowers, and emperor on deck, mast and sail, acrostolium and standards, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVGVSTOR
Unabridged legend: Adventus Augustorum
Translation: Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperors
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (ADVENTVS AVGVSTOR) coin is that it features the first Roman Emperor to be depicted with a beard. Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, was known for his distinctive beard, which was seen as a symbol of his masculinity and power. This coin, minted in 202 AD, shows Caracalla with a prominent beard, which was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors. This design choice was seen as a way to emphasize Caracalla's military prowess and ruggedness, and it became a defining feature of his coinage.
