Aureus - Caracalla and Geta LIB AVGG VI ET V; Liberalitas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-213 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, both togate, seated left on platform; before, Liberalitas; at foot of platform, citizen, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVGG VI ET V
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum Sexta Et Quinta.
The sixth and fifth liberalities of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Caracalla and Geta (LIB AVGG VI ET V; Liberalitas) coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, was known for his controversial policies and military campaigns, while his co-emperor Geta, who ruled from 210 to 213 AD, was known for his administrative reforms. Despite their differences, the two emperors were depicted together on the coin, which was a rare occurrence in Roman coinage. This coin is a unique representation of the complex political dynamics of the Roman Empire during that time period.
