Denarius - Caracalla and Septimius Severus AETERNIT IMPERI
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 199-200 |
| 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#273057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Busts of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, and of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, vis-à-vis.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNIT IMPERI
Translation:
Aeternitas Imperii.
The eternity of the Roman Empire.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which features Caracalla and Septimius Severus, is notable for its unique design. On one side, it depicts the two emperors standing together, holding hands and surrounded by symbols of their power, such as a shield and a scepter. This image represents the concept of "imperial harmony," which was an important ideology during the Roman Empire. It signified that the two emperors were working together in unity and cooperation, which was a rare occurrence in Roman politics. This design was only used for a short period of time, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.