Aureus - Caracalla MINER VICTRIX; Minerva and Victory
198 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 198 |
| 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#273586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; at feet, shield; behind, trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINER VICTRIX
Translation:
Minerva Victrix.
Minerva, the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Caracalla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin features an image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, on one side, and Victory on the other. The coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. Interestingly, the coin was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. Caracalla's reign was marked by inflation, corruption, and military conflicts, which had a significant impact on the empire's economy and the value of its currency. Despite these challenges, the Aureus - Caracalla coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
