What is RIC IV Caracalla 176?

RIC IV Caracalla 176 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (206 AD-210 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 176.

Caracalla Denarius — RIC IV Caracalla 176

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 176

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

206 AD-210 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG

Head of Caracalla, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGVSTOR

Virtus, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and parazonium in left hand; behind, shield

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 176 is a denarius of Caracalla (206 AD-210 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and parazonium in left hand; behind, shield.

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 176?: RIC IV Caracalla 176 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (206 AD-210 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 176.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 176?: The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and parazonium in left hand; behind, shield with the inscription VIRTVS AVGVSTOR. Portrait type: laureate.