Aureus - Caracalla (SPES PVBLICA; Spes) (198) front Aureus - Caracalla (SPES PVBLICA; Spes) (198) back
Aureus - Caracalla (SPES PVBLICA; Spes) (198) photo
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Aureus - Caracalla SPES PVBLICA; Spes

198 year
Gold 7.09 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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
References
Numista
N#273046
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
ND (198)  - - - - - -

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