Quinarius - Caracalla VIRTVS AVGG; Virtus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201-210 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Caracalla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. One of the notable features of this coin is that it features the image of the goddess Virtus on the reverse side, which represents the virtue and bravery of the Roman soldiers. The coin was widely used throughout the empire and remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.