Denarius - Caracalla PROVIDENTIA; Medusa
| Silver | 2.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 206-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Medusa, on aegis, facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA
Translation:
Providentia.
Foresight.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (PROVIDENTIA; Medusa) coin is that it features the image of Medusa on one side, which was a bold move by the Roman Empire, as Medusa was a symbol of evil and chaos in ancient Greek mythology. This choice of imagery suggests that the Roman Empire was confident in its power and ability to conquer and control, even the most fearsome of enemies.
