© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Plautilla and Caracalla PROPAGO IMPERI
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-205 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Caracalla, togate, standing left, clasping right hands with Plautilla, draped, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROPAGO IMPERI
Translation:
Propago Imperi.
Enlargement of the empire.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.056–3.78 g;Diameter varies: 17.7–19 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 the emperors Plautilla and Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire together from 202 to 205 AD. This was a rare occurrence in Roman history, as it was not common for two emperors to rule simultaneously. The coin's design also highlights the theme of imperial propaganda, with the inscription "PROPAGO IMPERI" meaning "extension of the empire." This suggests that the coin was minted to promote the idea of a strong and powerful Roman Empire under the rule of Plautilla and Caracalla.
