Aureus - Caracalla and Geta LIBERALITAS AVG 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#273331 |
|---|---|
| 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: LIBERALITAS AVG V
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Quinta.
The fifth liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Caracalla and Geta is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 210 and 213 AD, a period marked by political instability, wars, and economic struggles. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce high-quality coins like the Aureus, which remained a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
