© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Caracalla P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P; Victory
214 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 214 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, holding stylus in right hand to inscribe shield set on left knee and held by left hand; behind her, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.17–7.45 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the imperial period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and authority can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic, and it continued to be used throughout the imperial period, becoming a defining feature of Roman coinage.
