Denarius - Caracalla INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN ITALIAM; Italia
| Silver | 3.5 g | - |
| 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 | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Italia, towered, draped, seated left, on globe, holding cornucopiae in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN ITALIAM
Translation:
Indulgentiae Augustorum in Italiam.
To the indulgence of the emperors (Augusti) in Italy.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.09–3.939 g;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 notable features of this coin is its depiction of the goddess Italia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the unity and power of the Roman Empire. The coin's obverse side features an image of Caracalla, who is shown wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass, signifying his status as a powerful and influential leader. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
