Aureus - Caracalla PACI AETERNAE; Pax
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201-210 |
| 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#273214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated right or left (?), holding sceptre; to either side of chair, helmet and cuirass.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI AETERNAE
Translation:
Paci Aeternae.
To eternal peace.
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 average gold content of around 95%. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire and was valued for its high gold content and its beautiful design, which featured the image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Pax (peace) on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the peace and prosperity that the Roman Empire enjoyed during Caracalla's reign.