© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla VOTA SVSCEPTA X
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 206-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod and holding roll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEPTA X
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Decennalia.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for one decade of rule.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.99–3.62 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–20 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 (VOTA SVSCEPTA X) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the personification of the Roman Empire, known as Roma, seated on a throne and holding a scepter. This image symbolizes the power and authority of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Caracalla.
