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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Caracalla VICT BRIT TR P XIIII COS III S C; Victory
211 year| Bronze | 12 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, resting left foot on helmet, inscribing shield set on palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT BRIT TR P XIIII COS III S C
Translation:
Victoria Britannis. Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Victory over the Britons. Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Caracalla coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance over its territories.
