© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla ADVENT AVGG
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Galley, with rowers and passengers, left; at prow, vexillum; at stern, three figures seated left with two standards behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENT AVGG
Translation:
Adventus Augustorum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.501–3.7 g;Diameter varies: 17.8–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (ADVENT AVGG) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a rudder. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its dominance over the seas.
