What is RIC IV Caracalla 2 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 2 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (196 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 2 (denarius).

Caracalla Denarius — RIC IV Caracalla 2 (denarius)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 2 (denarius)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

196 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

M AVR ANTONINVS CAES

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

Reverse

SECVRITAS PERPETVA

Minerva, helmeted, draped, wearing aegis on breast, standing left, resting right hand on shield set on ground and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 2 (denarius) is a denarius of Caracalla (196 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, wearing aegis on breast, standing left, resting right hand on shield set on ground and holding spear in left hand.

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 2 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 2 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (196 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 2 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 2 (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M AVR ANTONINVS CAES. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, wearing aegis on breast, standing left, resting right hand on shield set on ground and holding spear in left hand with the inscription SECVRITAS PERPETVA. Portrait type: bare.