Denarius - Caracalla and Geta LIB AVGG VI ET V; Liberalitas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, both togate, seated left on platform; before, Liberalitas; at foot of platform, citizen, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVGG VI ET V
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum Sexta Et Quinta.
The sixth and fifth liberalities of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of two Roman emperors, Caracalla and Geta, who ruled together from 210 to 213 AD. This was a rare occurrence in Roman history, as it was common for there to be only one emperor at a time. The coin's design also includes the image of Liberalitas, the goddess of liberty, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the idea of freedom and prosperity under the rule of the two emperors.
