Quinarius - Caracalla NOBILITAS; Nobilitas
| Silver | 1.2 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 206-210 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nobilitas, standing right, holding sceptre in left hand and palladium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOBILITAS
Translation: Nobility.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Caracalla coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 206 to 210 AD, on one side, and the personification of the concept of nobility, Nobilitas, on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant political and economic changes, including the expansion of citizenship and the rise of a new nobility. The coin's design reflects the values and ideals of the Roman Empire during this period, and its preservation provides a unique window into the past.
