RIC IV Caracalla 195 — Caracalla Denarius
RIC IV Caracalla 195 · 212 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Head of Caracalla, laureate, right
Reverse
P M TR P XV COS III P P
Annona, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, to left, modius
About This Type
This RIC IV Caracalla 195 is a denarius of Caracalla (212 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, to left, modius. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.14g, 19mm 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 195?
- RIC IV Caracalla 195 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (212 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 195.
- How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 195?
- The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, to left, modius with the inscription P M TR P XV COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 195?
- RIC IV Caracalla 195 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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