© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius - Caracalla COS III P P; Victory
| Silver | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 209-212 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III P P
Translation:
Consul Tertium. Pater Patriae.
Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
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 Quinarius - Caracalla (COS III P P; Victory) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Caracalla. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance.
