Denarius - Caracalla GENIO SENATVS; Genius of the Senate
213 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 213 |
| 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#273359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Genius of the Senate, togate, standing left, holding branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO SENATVS
Translation:
Genio Senatus.
To the Genius (guardian spirit) of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. One of the unique features of this coin is that it features the image of the Genius of the Senate, or GENIO SENATVS, on the reverse side. This image represents the personification of the Roman Senate and symbolizes the power and authority of the senate during that time. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that the emperor's power was derived from the consent of the senate, and it highlights the important role that the senate played in the governance of the Roman Empire.
