Denarius - Caracalla IVSTITIA TR P; Justitia
198 year| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Justitia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTITIA TR P
Translation:
Iustitia. Tribunicia Potestate.
Justice. Holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.11–3.175 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (IVSTITIA TR P; Justitia) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Justitia (Justice) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD). The image of Justitia was meant to symbolize the idea of justice and fairness, which was an important virtue in Roman society. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the Roman Empire was a just and fair society, and that the emperor was a wise and just ruler.
