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Aureus - Caracalla SPES PVBLICA; Spes
198 yearGold | 7.09 g | 20 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 198 |
Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Gold |
Weight | 7.09 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#273046 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower upright in extended right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Translation:
Spes Publica.
Hope of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Caracalla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin's obverse side features an image of Caracalla's face, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Spes (Spes Pvblica), who represents hope and prosperity. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (198) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Caracalla (SPES PVBLICA; Spes) (198) coin.