Denarius - Caracalla (SEVERI PII AVG FIL; Victory)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.

Lettering: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS

Reverse

Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory on globe in extended right hand and reversed spear in left hand; at feet, seated captive.

Lettering: SEVERI PII AVG FIL

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Caracalla (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Orientation variable

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)

References

RIC IV.1 #45 (denarius)

OCRE #ric.4.crl.45_denarius

Physical Characteristics

Composition Silver

Weight 3.3 g

Size 22 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS

Reverse Lettering

SEVERI PII AVG FIL

Comments

Mass varies: 2.5–3.82 g; Diameter varies: 18.5–32 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)