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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla VICT PARTHICA; Victory
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, holding shield inscribed VO XX; behind her, shield; at her feet, helmet; in exergue, quiver and trumpet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT PARTHICA
Translation:
Victoria Parthica.
Victory over Parthia.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.8–3.35 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (VICT PARTHICA; Victory) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin's design features a depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Caracalla, who is shown wearing a laurel wreath and a stern expression. The coin's silver content and relatively small weight made it a widely used denomination during the Roman Empire.
