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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla INDVLGENTIAE AVG; Indulgentia
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 213-217 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIAE AVG
Translation:
Indulgentiae Augusti.
To the indulgence of the emperor (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.682–3.4 g;Diameter varies: 18.79–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 unusual obverse legend, "INDVLGENTIAE AVG," which means "Indulgence of the Emperor." This legend was added to the coin to commemorate Caracalla's decision to grant Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire, which was a significant departure from the traditional Roman practice of granting citizenship only to certain groups. This coin is a tangible representation of the far-reaching impact of Caracalla's policies, which had a profound effect on the social and political landscape of the Roman Empire.
