Sestertius - Caracalla VICTORIAE BRITTANNICAE S C; Victory
| Bronze | 22.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, resting left foot on helmet, erecting trophy; on right, woman, towered, standing front and captive, seated, hands tied behind back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE BRITTANNICAE S C
Translation:
Victoriae Britannicae. Senatus Consultum.
To the victory over the Britons. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.09–26.78 g;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 Caracalla. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance over its territories.