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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla SECVRITAS PERPETVA; Minerva
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-197 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped with aegis on breast, standing left, resting right hand on shield and hold spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS PERPETVA
Translation:
Securitas Perpetua.
Perpetual security.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.46–3.65 g;Diameter varies: 15–18.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 198 to 217 AD. The coin's obverse side features an image of Caracalla's portrait, while the reverse side features an image of the goddess Minerva, who was revered as the patron deity of wisdom, war, and crafts. The coin's inscription, "SECVRITAS PERPETVA," translates to "eternal security" or "eternal peace," which suggests that the coin was minted to promote the idea of a stable and secure Roman Empire under Caracalla's rule.
