© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla VENVS VICTRIX; Venus
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 213-217 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand, leaning on shield; to right and left, seated captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.79–3.65 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–21.13 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Venus image on the coin was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman empresses, which typically showed them in a more modest and conservative manner. The coin's design was seen as a bold move by Caracalla to promote his image as a powerful and enlightened ruler, and it has since become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
