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Aureus - Caracalla ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| 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#273221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple with Roma in center, seated right; six figures, standing to left and right, in front of columns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Caracalla coin was used as a form of payment for Roman soldiers during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (201-210 AD). It was made of gold and had a high value, which made it a sought-after currency among soldiers and merchants. In fact, the coin was so valuable that it was often used as a form of bribery or payment for services rendered to the Roman Empire.
