What is RIC IV Caracalla 146?

RIC IV Caracalla 146 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (201 AD-206 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 146.

Caracalla Denarius — RIC IV Caracalla 146

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 146

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

201 AD-206 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE

Two Victories, both winged, draped, and flying, holding between them shield inscribed with AV GE and palms; Caracalla, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; below, two captives seated back to back

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 146 is a denarius of Caracalla (201 AD-206 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, both winged, draped, and flying, holding between them shield inscribed with AV GE and palms; Caracalla, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; below, two captives seated back to back.

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 146?: RIC IV Caracalla 146 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (201 AD-206 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 146.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 146?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, both winged, draped, and flying, holding between them shield inscribed with AV GE and palms; Caracalla, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; below, two captives seated back to back with the inscription VICTORIAE. Portrait type: laureate.