Denarius - Caracalla SPEI PERPETVAE, Spes

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year196-198
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#16, OCRE#ric.4.crl.16
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caesar, Pontifex [Maximus]. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Caesar, [high] priest.)
Reverse descriptionSpes, draped, advancing left, holding flower upright in extended right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSPEI PERPETVAE
(Translation: Spei Perpetuae. Eternal hope.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (196-198)  - -
Catalog ID3484378670
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