Denarius - Caracalla VICT PARTHICA; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; to each side, seated captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT PARTHICA
Translation:
Victoria Parthica.
Victory over Parthia.
Comment
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 obverse features the image of the emperor, while the reverse depicts the goddess Victory holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal during ancient times. It's worth noting that the Denarius - Caracalla (VICT PARTHICA; Victory) coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some mint-state coins selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
