Dupondius - Caracalla VENVS VICTRIX S C; Venus and Victory
| Bronze | 12.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 214-217 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand, leaning on shield set on helmet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX S C
Translation:
Venus Victrix. Senatus Consultum.
Venus Victorious. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.18–14.03 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Caracalla coin features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and Victory, the Roman goddess of victory, on the other side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the empire's military victories and the prosperity brought by the goddess Venus.