Denarius - Caracalla P M TR P XIIII COS III P P FORT RED; Fortuna
211 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| 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#273281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIIII COS III P P FORT RED
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Fortuna Redux.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).
Comment
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 Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is significant because Fortuna was an important deity in ancient Roman culture and religion, and her representation on the coin highlights the importance of luck and prosperity in the Roman Empire during the time of Caracalla's rule.
