Aureus - Caracalla RESTITVTOR VRBIS; Roma and Victory
| 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#273218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; at side, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR VRBIS
Translation:
Restitutor Urbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla coin is that it features the first known use of the Roman numeral "X" to represent the number 10. The coin's inscription, "RESTITVTOR VRBIS," includes the "X" symbol to represent the number 10 in the phrase "RESTITVTOR VRBIS," which means "Restorer of the City." This innovative use of the "X" symbol paved the way for its widespread adoption in numerical notation throughout Europe and beyond.