What is RIC IV Caracalla 25A?

RIC IV Caracalla 25A is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (198 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 25A.

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 25A?

The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES M AVR ANT AVG P TR P. The reverse depicts Busts of Caracalla, laureate, draped, and Geta, bare-headed, draped, vis-à-vis with the inscription SAECVLI FELICITAS. Portrait type: laureate.

Caracalla Aureus, Busts reverse (RIC IV 25A)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 25A

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

198 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAES M AVR ANT AVG P TR P

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SAECVLI FELICITAS

Busts of Caracalla, laureate, draped, and Geta, bare-headed, draped, vis-à-vis

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 25A is an aureus of Caracalla (198 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Busts of Caracalla, laureate, draped, and Geta, bare-headed, draped, vis-à-vis.

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 25A?: RIC IV Caracalla 25A is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (198 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 25A.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 25A?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES M AVR ANT AVG P TR P. The reverse depicts Busts of Caracalla, laureate, draped, and Geta, bare-headed, draped, vis-à-vis with the inscription SAECVLI FELICITAS. Portrait type: laureate.