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#273593 |
|---|---|
| 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) and features the goddess Spes (Latin for "hope") on the reverse side. This coin was significant because it marked a change in the Roman Empire's monetary policy, as it was the first time that a silver coin had been issued with a standardized weight and purity, which helped to stabilize the Roman economy.
