Caracalla Aureus, Securitas reverse
RIC IV Caracalla 229A · 210 AD-213 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Head of Caracalla, laureate, bearded, right
Reverse
SECVRITATI PERPETVAE
Securitas, draped, seated right on low seat, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Caracalla 229A is an aureus of Caracalla (210 AD-213 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, seated right on low seat, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.22g, 20mm diameter.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Caracalla 229A?
- RIC IV Caracalla 229A is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (210 AD-213 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 229A.
- How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 229A?
- The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, laureate, bearded, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, seated right on low seat, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription SECVRITATI PERPETVAE. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 229A?
- RIC IV Caracalla 229A was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.22g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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