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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla ADVENTVS AVGVSTI
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-213 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, on horse galloping left, holding raised spear in hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVGVSTI
Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.57–3.43 g;Diameter varies: 18.8–19 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 (ADVENTVS AVGVSTI) coin is that it features the first recorded use of the Roman imperial title "Augustus" on a coin, which was a title that was previously reserved for the Roman emperor himself. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The use of the title "Augustus" on this coin signifies the growing power and influence of the Roman emperor and the expansion of the Roman Empire during this time period.
