RIC IV Caracalla 141 — Caracalla Denarius
RIC IV Caracalla 141 · 201 AD-206 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
RECTOR ORBIS
Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and spear in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Caracalla 141 is a denarius of Caracalla (201 AD-206 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.68g, 18mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Caracalla 141?
- RIC IV Caracalla 141 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (201 AD-206 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 141.
- How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 141?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription RECTOR ORBIS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 141?
- RIC IV Caracalla 141 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.68g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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