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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Caracalla VICT BRIT P M TR P XIIII COS III P P S C; Victory
211 year| Bronze | 23.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, resting left foot on helmet, erecting trophy; on right, woman, towered, standing front and captive seated left with hands tied behind back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT BRIT P M TR P XIIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Victoria Britannis. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Victory over the Britons. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance over its territories.
