Denarius - Caracalla VIRTVS AVGG; Virtus
| 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#273226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing right, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (VIRTVS AVGG; Virtus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla wearing a radiate crown, which symbolizes his divine status as a god-king. This coin was minted during his reign from 201-210 AD and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, signifying a change in the empire's monetary policy and reflecting the growing influence of Greek culture on Roman currency.
