Denarius - Caracalla SPES PVBLICA; Spes
198 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 198 |
| 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#273576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower upright in extended right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Translation:
Spes Publica.
Hope of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (SPES PVBLICA; Spes) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. One of his most notable reforms was the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire, effectively extending the rights and privileges of Roman citizenship to a much larger population. This coin, which features the goddess Spes (Hope) on the reverse, may have been minted to commemorate this significant event in Roman history.
