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 | 201-210 |
| 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#273188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Busts of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped, and of Caracalla, laureate, draped, 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 unusual reverse design. Instead of the typical depiction of the Roman gods or other symbols of the state, the reverse of this coin features a personification of the Roman Empire itself, represented by a figure of Aeternitas, the goddess of eternity. This design was a departure from the usual iconography of Roman coins and was likely intended to emphasize the idea of the Roman Empire as an eternal and enduring institution.
