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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla SPES PVBLICA; Spes
199 year| Silver | 3.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 199 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273597 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 2.98–4.853 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 military conquests and his attempts to increase the power and influence of the Roman Empire. Despite his controversial reign, Caracalla's coins remain popular among collectors today due to their historical significance and aesthetic appeal. The SPES PVBLICA (Public Hope) and Spes (Hope) motifs featured on the coin's reverse side are particularly notable, as they reflect the optimism and confidence that characterized Caracalla's rule.
