Denarius - Caracalla VIRT AVGG, Virtus

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year200-201
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.4 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#354, OCRE#ric.4.crl.354
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS AVGVSTVS
(Translation: Antoninus Augustus. Antoninus [Pius] emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVirtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRT AVGG
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (200-201)  - -
Catalog ID8136307440
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