Cistophorus - Caracalla VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-207 |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273625 |
|---|---|
| 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 AVGVSTI
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Cistophorus - Caracalla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 198 to 217 AD. The coin's design features the goddess Victory (Victoria) on the obverse (front side), and a cista (a ritual container) surrounded by a wreath on the reverse (back side). The coin was made of silver and had a relatively large diameter of about 24 mm. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and aesthetic appeal.
