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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XIII COS III; Virtus
210 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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 XIII COS III
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Consul Tertium.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the 13th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.915–3.68 g;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 coin is that it features the 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 administrative reforms, but also for his controversial personal life and actions. The inclusion of Virtus on the coinage may have been a way to promote the idea of virtue and moral integrity, and to reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was a force for good in the world.
