Caracalla - Virtus






Emperor Caracalla
Mint Rome
Date 201-206AD
Size (mm) 17
Weight (g) 3.38
Die Axis 5
Tariff Denarius
Ob. Leg. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Ob. Desc. Laureate and draped bust right
Meaning (Antoninvs Pivs Avgvstvs). Antonius Pius is your Emperor
Rev. Leg. VIRTVS AVGG
Rev. Desc. Virtus, helmeted, standing left, holding Victory & sceptre.
Meaning (Virtvs Avgvstorvm). The valour of Caracalla and Geta - joint emperors
References; Collection; RIC 149, RSC 665a, BMC 300
Notes: Virtus is a female personification of courage or bravery. She is usually shown with a spear, shield and small Victory and sometimes a parazonium (a type of baton). In this example she just has the usual Victory.