© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla VICTORIAE BRIT; Victory
| Silver | 2.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-213 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE BRIT
Translation:
Victoriae Britannicae.
To the victory over the Britons.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.786–3.181 g;Diameter varies: 19–20.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (VICTORIAE BRIT; Victory) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (210-213 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its rulers.
