Denarius - Caracalla BONVS EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus
| Silver | 3.3 g | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bonus Eventus, naked, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONVS EVENTVS
Translation:
Bonus Eventus.
Good success.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.09–3.369 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 198 to 217 AD, on one side, and the goddess Fortuna on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the propaganda efforts of the Roman government to promote the idea of a stable and prosperous empire under Caracalla's rule. Despite the turmoil of the time, the Denarius - Caracalla coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
