What is RIC IV Caracalla 17?

RIC IV Caracalla 17 is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (198 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 17.

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 17?

The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M AVRELIVS ANTON AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 17?

RIC IV Caracalla 17 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.31g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Aureus — RIC IV Caracalla 17

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 17

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

198 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.31g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M AVRELIVS ANTON AVG

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

P SEPT GETA CAES PONT

Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 17 is an aureus of Caracalla (198 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.31g, 20mm diameter.

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 17?: RIC IV Caracalla 17 is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (198 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 17.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M AVRELIVS ANTON AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 17?: RIC IV Caracalla 17 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.31g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.