Denarius - Caracalla VICTORIAE; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201-210 |
| 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#273225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Victories, both winged, draped, and flying, holding between them shield inscribed with AV GE and palms; Caracalla, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; below, two captives seated back to back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE
Translation:
Victoriae.
To victory.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (VICTORIAE; Victory) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin's design features the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and dominance. The coin's silver content was 95%, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
