RIC IV Caracalla 144B — Caracalla Denarius
RIC IV Caracalla 144B · 201 AD-206 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
VICT PART MAX
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Caracalla 144B is a denarius of Caracalla (201 AD-206 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.28g, 20mm 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 144B?
- RIC IV Caracalla 144B is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (201 AD-206 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 144B.
- How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 144B?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand with the inscription VICT PART MAX. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 144B?
- RIC IV Caracalla 144B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.28g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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