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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Caracalla SECVRITAS PERPETVA; Minerva
196 year| Gold | 7.5 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 196 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, wearing aegis on breast, standing left, resting right hand on shield set on ground and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS PERPETVA
Translation:
Securitas Perpetua.
Perpetual security.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (SECVRITAS PERPETVA; Minerva) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD). Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, and was often depicted with an owl, which symbolized wisdom and knowledge. The inclusion of Minerva on the coin may have been a way to emphasize the importance of wisdom and knowledge during Caracalla's reign.
