What is RIC IV Caracalla 250?

RIC IV Caracalla 250 is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (214 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 250.

Caracalla Aureus, Caracalla reverse (RIC IV 250)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 250

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

214 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P

Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar in front of the round temple of Vesta; to right, Julia Domna, unidentified woman, and child; to left, three Vestals and child

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 250 is an aureus of Caracalla (214 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar in front of the round temple of Vesta; to right, Julia Domna, unidentified woman, and child; to left, three Vestals and child.

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 250?: RIC IV Caracalla 250 is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (214 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 250.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 250?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar in front of the round temple of Vesta; to right, Julia Domna, unidentified woman, and child; to left, three Vestals and child with the inscription P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.