What is RIC IV Caracalla 13A (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 13A (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (196 AD-198 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 13A (denarius).

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 13A (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 13A (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Denarius — RIC IV Caracalla 13A (denarius)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 13A (denarius)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

196 AD-198 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.26g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF

Bust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, trophy

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 13A (denarius) is a denarius of Caracalla (196 AD-198 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, trophy. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.26g, 17mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 13A (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 13A (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (196 AD-198 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 13A (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 13A (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF. The reverse depicts Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, trophy with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 13A (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 13A (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.