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Aureus - Caracalla PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
| Gold | 7.46 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-198 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.46 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who was known for his military conquests and his attempts to increase the power and influence of the Roman Empire. Despite his controversial reign, Caracalla's legacy has endured through the many coins that were minted during his rule, including this particular Aureus.
