Denarius - Caracalla VOTA SVSCEPTA XX
| 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#273231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod and holding roll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEPTA XX
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Vicennalia.
Vows (prayers) undertaken for twenty years of rule.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (VOTA SVSCEPTA XX) 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 portrait with a radiate crown, which was a symbol of his divine status. The coin also bears the inscription "VOTA SVSCEPTA XX," which means "Twentieth Year of the Reign" in Latin, indicating that it was minted in the 20th year of Caracalla's reign. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during that time period.
