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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla MONETA AVG; Moneta
198 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273591 |
|---|---|
| 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: 2.58–3.784 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 meant to symbolize the coin's value and authenticity, and to serve as a reminder of the importance of currency in the Roman economy.
