Denarius - Caracalla RESTITVTOR VRBIS; Roma and Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; beside her, shield.
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 coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the imperial period. The image of Victory was used to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and authority can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic, and it continued to be used throughout the imperial period, becoming a defining feature of Roman coinage.
