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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla LIBERALITAS AVG VIII; Liberalitas
| 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 | 210-213 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, leans on column or sceptre (?) and left hand empty (?).
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG VIII
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Octava.
The eighth liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.79–3.36 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 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 (LIBERALITAS AVG VIII; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's prosperity and wealth during the reign of Emperor Caracalla.
