Aureus - Caracalla INVICTA VIRTVS
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 206-210 |
| 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#273237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, on horse galloping right, brandishing javelin at prostrate foeman.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INVICTA VIRTVS
Translation:
Invicta Virtus.
Undefeated courage.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Caracalla (INVICTA VIRTVS) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 206 to 210 AD. The coin's obverse features an image of Caracalla wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass, while the reverse depicts the goddess Victory standing on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm branch. The coin's inscription, "INVICTA VIRTVS," translates to "Unconquered Virtue." This coin is significant not only for its gold content but also for its historical value, as it represents a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence.