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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla and Septimius Severus VOTA SVSCEPTA XX
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 206-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, veiled, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar; facing him, Caracalla (?), bare-headed, holding spear in right hand; behind altar, flute-player, facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEPTA XX
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Vicennalia.
Vows (prayers) undertaken for twenty years of rule.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.85–3.31 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors, Caracalla and Septimius Severus, on the same coin. This was a unusual practice in Roman coinage, as coins typically featured only one emperor per coin. The fact that this coin features two emperors suggests that it may have been minted during a time of political uncertainty or transition, when the empire was being ruled by multiple leaders. Additionally, the coin's weight of 3.1 grams is also notable, as it is slightly lighter than the standard weight for a denarius, which was typically around 3.4 grams. This may indicate that the coin was minted during a time of economic or political instability, when the empire was facing challenges in maintaining its standardized currency.
