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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PROFECTIO AVG
| Silver | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-213 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, standing right, holding transverse spear in both hands; behind, two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROFECTIO AVG
Translation:
Profectiones Augusti.
Departure of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.04–4.218 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 the Denarius - Caracalla (PROFECTIO AVG) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "PROFECTIO AVG," which translates to "the prosperity of the emperor." This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant economic and military growth, and the image of Caracalla on the coin was meant to symbolize the strength and prosperity of the empire under his leadership.
