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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla LIBERAL AVG VIIII; Liberalitas
| Silver | 3 g | 19 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 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERAL AVG VIIII
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Nona.
The ninth liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.01–3.576 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (LIBERAL AVG VIIII; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. This image symbolizes the generosity and wealth of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Caracalla.
