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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla MONETA AVG; Moneta
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 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 | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA AVG
Translation:
Moneta Augusti.
The mint of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.038–3.87 g;Diameter varies: 17–19.5 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 coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Moneta, after whom the coin is named, on the reverse side. Moneta was the goddess of memory, and her image on the coin was meant to symbolize the idea that the coin was a tangible representation of the emperor's memory and legacy. This design choice was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors on coins, and it highlights the importance of the goddess Moneta in Roman mythology and culture.
