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Aureus - Caracalla P MAX TR P III; Roma and Victory; Laodicea ad Mare
200 year| Gold | 7.13 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 200 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.13 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P MAX TR P III
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time
Comment
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 one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the imperial period. The image of Victory was used 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 influence 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.
