© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XII COS III; Virtus
209 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 209 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing right, left foot on helmet, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P XII COS III
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Consul Tertium.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.818–3.602 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19.7 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (PONTIF TR P XII COS III; Virtus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Virtus on the reverse side, which represents the personification of virtue and moral excellence. This symbolism was particularly significant during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to promote the cult of the Roman state. The coin's design serves as a reflection of the values and ideals that were important to the Roman Empire during that time period.
