Denarius - Caracalla LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum.
Generosity of the Emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (213-217 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. One of his most notable reforms was the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire, effectively extending the rights and privileges of Roman citizenship to a much larger population. This coin, with its image of the goddess Liberalitas (Liberality) on the reverse, may have been minted to commemorate this significant event in Roman history.
