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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla VOTA SOLVT DEC COS III
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 209-212 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod and holding roll in left hand; by altar, bull.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SOLVT DEC COS III
Translation:
Vota Soluta Decennalia, Consul Tertium.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) paid (fulfilled) for ten years of rule.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.95–3.68 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20.46 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "VOTA SOLVT DEC COS III," which translates to "I have fulfilled my vows, consul for the third time." This suggests that the coin was minted during Caracalla's third consulship, which was a significant political achievement for him. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of silver and weighs 3.3 grams indicates that it was a valuable and widely used denomination during the Roman Empire.
