Denarius - Caracalla (FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas) (201-210) front Denarius - Caracalla (FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas) (201-210) back
Denarius - Caracalla (FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas) (201-210) photo
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Denarius - Caracalla FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas

 
Silver 3.2 g 19.5 mm
Description
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
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#273196
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FELICITAS AVGG

Translation:
Felicitas Augustorum.
Good fortune of the emperors (Augusti).

Comment

Mass varies: 2.35–3.85 g;
Diameter varies: 19–19.8 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 (FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck, prosperity, and happiness. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 201 to 210 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the emperor's desire to bring prosperity and good fortune to the Roman people.