Denarius - Julia Domna and Caracalla ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| 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#269891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Caracalla, bearded, laureate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Translation:
Antoninus Pius, Augustus, Britannicus.
Antoninus Pius emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Britons.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Julia Domna and Caracalla is notable for its unique design, as it depicts the empress Julia Domna on the obverse (front side) and the emperor Caracalla on the reverse (back side). This was a departure from the traditional design of Roman coins, which typically featured the emperor alone on both sides. This coin was minted during a time when Julia Domna was gaining increasing influence in Roman politics, and her inclusion on the coin may have been a way to highlight her importance and power.