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#273626 |
|---|---|
| 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 196 to 207 AD. One of the unique features of this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of the Roman emperor on the obverse side. This change in design was a deliberate attempt by Caracalla to promote the cult of Victory and to emphasize the importance of military victory in the Roman Empire.
