Dupondius - Caracalla VICTORIAE BRITTANNICAE S C; Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-213 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated left on shields, holding shield on right knee with right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE BRITTANNICAE S C
Translation:
Victoriae Britannicae. Senatus Consultum.
To the victory over the Britons. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (210-213 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.
