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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Caracalla VICT PART MAX; Victory
| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273222 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 7.1–7.41 g;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 (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 (201-210 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military triumphs and dominance over its territories. The coin's design and imagery were meant to convey the power and prestige of the Roman Empire, and the use of gold as the material for the coin further emphasized its value and importance.
