Dupondius - Caracalla INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH S C; Dea Caelestis
203 year| Bronze | 12.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 203 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Dea Caelestis, wearing high head-dress and long robe to feet, seated facing on lion galloping left over waters gushing from rock, holding drum in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH S C
Translation:
Indulgentiae Augustorum in Carthagina. Senatus Consultum.
To the indulgence of the emperors (Augusti) in Carthage. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Caracalla coin features an image of the Roman goddess Indulgentia on one side, and the goddess Caelestis on the other. Indulgentia was a minor goddess who was associated with the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD. Caelestis, on the other hand, was a North African goddess who was worshipped in the Roman province of Africa. The presence of these two goddesses on the coin highlights the diverse religious beliefs and influences present in the Roman Empire during this time period.