What is RIC IV Caracalla 257B?

RIC IV Caracalla 257B is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (215 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 257B.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 257B?

RIC IV Caracalla 257B was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.08g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Caracalla Aureus, Isis reverse (RIC IV 257B)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 257B

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

215 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.08g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P

Isis, draped, standing right, holding sistrum in right hand and presenting two corn-ears to Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and trampling on crocodile

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 257B is an aureus of Caracalla (215 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Isis, draped, standing right, holding sistrum in right hand and presenting two corn-ears to Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and trampling on crocodile. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.08g, 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 257B?: RIC IV Caracalla 257B is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (215 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 257B.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 257B?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Isis, draped, standing right, holding sistrum in right hand and presenting two corn-ears to Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and trampling on crocodile with the inscription P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 257B?: RIC IV Caracalla 257B was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.08g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.