Antoninianus - Caracalla VENVS VICTRIX, Venus

€273,543.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year213-217
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Antoninianus
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.9 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#312C, OCRE#ric.4.crl.312C
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
(Translation: Antoninus Pius, Augustus, Germanicus. Antoninus Pius emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.)
Reverse descriptionVenus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand, leaning on shield; to right and left, seated captives.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENVS VICTRIX
(Translation: Venus Victrix. Venus Victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (213-217)  - -
Catalog ID2468233930
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