Dupondius - Caracalla VICTORIAE BRITTANNICAE S C; Victory
| Bronze | 10.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, left foot set on trophy, in the act of inscribing shield set on palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE BRITTANNICAE S C
Translation:
Victoriae Britannicae. Senatus Consultum.
To the victory over the Britons. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.37–12.09 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (202-210 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this particular coin.