Denarius - Caracalla VICTORIA BRIT; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 206-210 |
| 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#273257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA BRIT
Translation:
Victoria Britannis.
Victory over the Britons.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin's obverse side features the image of the emperor, while the reverse side 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 coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some mint-condition coins selling for thousands of dollars at auctions.
