What is RIC IV Caracalla 103?

RIC IV Caracalla 103 is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (208 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 103.

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 103?

The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Caracalla, draped, standing left in quadriga with the inscription PONTIF TR P XI COS III. Portrait type: laureate.

Caracalla Aureus — RIC IV Caracalla 103

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 103

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

208 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG

Head of Caracalla, laureate, right

Reverse

PONTIF TR P XI COS III

Caracalla, draped, standing left in quadriga

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 103 is an aureus of Caracalla (208 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Caracalla, draped, standing left in quadriga.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Caracalla 103?: RIC IV Caracalla 103 is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (208 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 103.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 103?: The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Caracalla, draped, standing left in quadriga with the inscription PONTIF TR P XI COS III. Portrait type: laureate.