© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Caracalla COS II
| Gold | 6.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 205-207 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, draped, standing right in triumphal quadriga, extending right hand and holding eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II
Translation:
Consul Secundum.
Consul for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (COS II) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Caracalla wearing a radiate crown, which was a traditional Roman symbol of divinity, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, which was a common motif in Greek coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Roman Empire during this period.
