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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla VIRT AVGG; Virtus
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-201 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRT AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.83–4.32 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 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 (VIRT AVGG; Virtus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Virtus on the reverse side, which represents the virtue and moral excellence that the Roman Empire aimed to uphold.
