Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P VIII COS II; Victory
205 year| Silver | 4 g | - |
| 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 | 4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor (?), standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.
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
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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the imperial period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and authority can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic, and it continued to be used throughout the imperial period, becoming a hallmark of Roman coinage.
