Denarius - Caracalla PRINC IVVENT
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINC IVVENT
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (PRINC IVVENT) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. One of the notable features of this coin is that it features the image of Caracalla wearing a radiate crown, which symbolizes the sun god Apollo. This imagery was used to promote Caracalla's association with the sun god and to emphasize his divine right to rule. The coin's design also includes the inscription "PRINC IVVENT" which means "Prince of the Youth" in Latin, highlighting Caracalla's role as the future leader of the Roman Empire.
