What is RIC IV Caracalla 237 (aureus)?

RIC IV Caracalla 237 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (213 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 237 (aureus).

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 237 (aureus)?

RIC IV Caracalla 237 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.18g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC IV 237)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 237 (aureus)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

213 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.18g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA GERMANICA

Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 237 (aureus) is an aureus of Caracalla (213 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.18g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Caracalla 237 (aureus)?: RIC IV Caracalla 237 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (213 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 237 (aureus).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 237 (aureus)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA GERMANICA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 237 (aureus)?: RIC IV Caracalla 237 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.18g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.