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Denarius - Caracalla MONETA AVG; Moneta
213 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 213 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: 3.227–3.62 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 notable features of this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Moneta, who was the patron deity of money and currency. The inclusion of Moneta's image on the coin was a deliberate choice made by Caracalla to emphasize the importance of currency and trade during his reign. This coin is a testament to the advanced economic systems and trade networks that existed in the Roman Empire during that time period.
