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Denarius - Caracalla PIETAS; Pietas
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing with right hand over altar and holding box of incense in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS
Translation:
Pietas.
Piety.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (PIETAS; Pietas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion, on its reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 198 to 217 AD. The image of Pietas on the coin symbolizes the emperor's efforts to promote the values of duty and loyalty among his subjects.
