Denarius - Caracalla (SPEI PERPETVAE; Spes)
Obverse
Bust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Lettering: M AVR ANTONINVS CAES
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower upright in extended right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Lettering: SPEI PERPETVAE
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Caracalla (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.1 g
Size
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
M AVR ANTONINVS CAES
Reverse Lettering
SPEI PERPETVAE
Comments
Mass varies: 2.594–3.52 g;
Diameter varies: 17.41–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
