Aureus - Caracalla VICTORIA AVGG; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-201 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#273616 |
|---|---|
| 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: VICTORIA AVGG
Translation:
Victoria Augustorum.
Victory of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his military conquests and his attempts to increase the power and prestige of the Roman Empire. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Victory on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the Empire's military prowess and its victories under Caracalla's leadership. The coin's gold content also signified the wealth and prosperity of the Empire at the time.
