What is RIC IV Caracalla 222?

RIC IV Caracalla 222 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (210 AD-213 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 222.

Caracalla Denarius, Mars reverse (RIC IV 222)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 222

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

210 AD-213 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT

Head of Caracalla, laureate, bearded, right

Reverse

MARTI PACATORI

Mars, helmeted, naked to waist, standing front, head left, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield, spear resting against inside of left arm

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 222 is a denarius of Caracalla (210 AD-213 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, naked to waist, standing front, head left, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield, spear resting against inside of left arm.

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 222?: RIC IV Caracalla 222 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (210 AD-213 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 222.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 222?: The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, laureate, bearded, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, naked to waist, standing front, head left, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield, spear resting against inside of left arm with the inscription MARTI PACATORI. Portrait type: laureate.