Aureus - Caracalla MINER VICTRIX; Minerva and Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-201 |
| 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#273611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; at feet, shield and arms; to right, trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINER VICTRIX
Translation:
Minerva Victrix.
Minerva, the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (MINER VICTRIX; Minerva and Victory) coin is that it features the first recorded use of the Roman numeral "X" to represent the number 10. The coin's inscription, "MINER VICTRIX," is written in a combination of Latin and Greek, with the "X" representing the number 10 in the Latin numeral system. This innovative use of numerals helped to simplify mathematical calculations and paved the way for the widespread use of Roman numerals in future coinage and other written works.
