What is RIC IV Caracalla 269?

RIC IV Caracalla 269 is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (215 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 269.

Caracalla Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC IV 269)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 269

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

215 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 XVIII COS IIII P P

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, holding stylus in right hand to inscribe shield set on left knee and held by left hand; behind her, shield

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 269 is an aureus of Caracalla (215 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, holding stylus in right hand to inscribe shield set on left knee and held by left hand; behind her, shield.

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 269?: RIC IV Caracalla 269 is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (215 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 269.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 269?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, holding stylus in right hand to inscribe shield set on left knee and held by left hand; behind her, shield with the inscription P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.