Denarius - Caracalla RESTITVTOR VRBIS
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-222 |
| 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#273569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR VRBIS
Translation:
Restitutor Urbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (RESTITVTOR VRBIS) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the goddess Rome, seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This design was introduced by the emperor Caracalla, who ruled Rome from 210 to 222 AD, and it became a common motif on Roman coins during his reign. The use of the goddess Rome on coins was a way for Caracalla to promote his image as a powerful and benevolent leader, and to emphasize the idea that Rome was the center of the empire and the source of its power and prosperity.
