© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P VIII COS II; Salus
205 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 205 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and resting left arm on side of chair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P VIII COS II
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Secundum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.08–3.635 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus on the reverse side, which represents the personification of safety, security, and well-being. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Caracalla, who was known for his efforts to improve the health and welfare of his citizens. The inclusion of Salus on the coin suggests that the Roman Empire placed a high value on the well-being of its people and saw it as an important aspect of its governance.
