© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla DESTINATO IMPERAT
| Silver | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lituus, apex, bucranium, and simpulum.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DESTINATO IMPERAT
Translation:
Destinato Imperatore.
Designation to the empire.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.015–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 16.63–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (DESTINATO IMPERAT) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the military victories of the Roman Empire under the rule of Emperor Caracalla.
