Aureus - Caracalla VOTA SOLVT DEC COS III
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 209-212 |
| 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#273306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod; in front, victimarius raising axe against bull; behind, flute-player facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SOLVT DEC COS III
Translation:
Vota Soluta Decennalia, Consul Tertium.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) paid (fulfilled) for ten years of rule.
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 laureate head, while the reverse side depicts the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a shield with the inscription "VOTA SOLVT DEC COS III" which means "I have fulfilled my vows, consul for the third time". This coin was made of gold and was used as a standard circulation coin during that time. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and inscription reflect the political and religious beliefs of the Roman Empire during that period.
