Denarius - Caracalla VOTA SVSCEPTA X
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-222 |
| 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#273571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (VOTA SVSCEPTA X) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. One of the unique features of this coin is that it features the emperor's name, "Caracalla," in the genitive form, "Caracallae," which is a rare occurrence in Roman numismatics. This suggests that the coin was minted during a specific period of Caracalla's reign, possibly during a military campaign or to commemorate a significant event.
