Aureus - Caracalla P M TR P XIIII COS III P P FORT RED; Fortuna
211 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| 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#273282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIIII COS III P P FORT RED
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Fortuna Redux.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).
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. It was made of gold and had a high purity level, with an estimated 95-98% gold content. This coin was used as a means of payment and was highly valued during its time. In fact, it was considered the standard unit of currency in the Roman Empire and was used to pay soldiers, civil servants, and merchants. The coin's design features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and Emperor Caracalla on the other. Today, the Aureus - Caracalla coin is a highly sought-after collector's item and is considered a rare and valuable piece of history.
