Denarius - Caracalla ROMA AETERNA; Roma
| 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#273220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding palladium in extended right hand and spear in left hand; at side, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA AETERNA
Translation:
Roma Aeterna.
Eternal Rome.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla 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 the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The use of Roma's image on coins was a way for the Roman Empire to promote its ideals and values, and to reinforce the idea of Rome as the center of power and civilization.
