Aureus - Caracalla VICTORIAE AVGG; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 206-210 |
| 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#273258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right in fast biga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVGG
Translation:
Victoriae Augustorum.
To the victory of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (VICTORIAE AVGG; Victory) coin is that it features the first use of the "Victory" legend on a Roman coin, which was a departure from the traditional "Felicitas Temporum" (Good Fortune of the Times) that had been used on previous coins. This change in legend was a deliberate choice made by Caracalla to emphasize his military victories and to promote his image as a powerful and triumphant leader.
