© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Caracalla SECVRITAS PERPETVA; Minerva
196 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 196 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, wearing aegis on breast, standing left, resting right hand on shield set on ground and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS PERPETVA
Translation:
Securitas Perpetua.
Perpetual security.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.92–3.78 g;Diameter varies: 18–18.7 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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. The coin's obverse side features an image of Caracalla's face, while the reverse side features the goddess Minerva standing left, holding a spear and a shield. The coin's inscription, "SECVRITAS PERPETVA," means "eternal security" in Latin, which reflects the Roman Empire's desire for long-term stability and prosperity under Caracalla's rule.
