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Sestertius - Caracalla VOTA PVBLICA S C
| Bronze | 21.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-213 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar; at foot of altar, victim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Vota Publica. Senatus Consultum.
The vows (prayers) of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.13–25.25 g;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 Emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "VOTA PVBLICA S C" which means "Public Vows" in Latin, indicating that the coin was minted to commemorate a public vow or promise made by the Roman people to the gods.
