Aureus - Caracalla PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 ruled from 196 to 198 AD, on one side, and the inscription "PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS" meaning "to the prince of youth" on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant economic and political changes, including inflation, corruption, and military conflicts. Despite these challenges, the Aureus remained a valuable and widely used currency throughout the empire.
