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Denarius - Caracalla IVSTITIA; Justitia
198 year| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Justitia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTITIA
Translation:
Iustitia.
Justice.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.73–2.993 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (IVSTITIA; Justitia) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin's design features a portrait of Caracalla on one side and the goddess Justitia (Iustitia) on the other. The image of Justitia is significant because it represents the Roman concept of justice, which was an important ideal in Roman society. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Caracalla's rule was just and fair, and that he was a strong and wise leader who upheld the principles of justice.
