Denarius - Caracalla LIBERALITAS AVGG V; Liberalitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201-210 |
| 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#273211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG V
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Quinta.
The fifth liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. One of the unique features of this coin is that it features the image of the goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality or generosity, on the reverse side. This was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which usually featured images of gods and goddesses associated with power and authority. The inclusion of Liberalitas on the coin was a deliberate choice made by Caracalla to promote his image as a generous and benevolent ruler, highlighting his efforts to increase the empire's prosperity and generosity towards its citizens.
