Aureus - Caracalla (VICT PART MAX; Victory) (204) front Aureus - Caracalla (VICT PART MAX; Victory) (204) back
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Aureus - Caracalla VICT PART MAX; Victory

204 year
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
204
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
References
Numista
N#273130
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICT PART MAX

Translation:
Victoria Parthica Maxima.
Great victory over Parthia.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (VICT PART MAX; Victory) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the power of its rulers.