What is RIC IV Caracalla 200?

RIC IV Caracalla 200 is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (212 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 200.

Caracalla Aureus — RIC IV Caracalla 200

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 200

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

212 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT

Head of Caracalla, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P XV COS III P P IOV VIC

Jupiter, nude to waist, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, eagle

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 200 is an aureus of Caracalla (212 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude to waist, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, eagle.

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 200?: RIC IV Caracalla 200 is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (212 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 200.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 200?: The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude to waist, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, eagle with the inscription P M TR P XV COS III P P IOV VIC. Portrait type: laureate.