What is RIC IV Caracalla 270D?

RIC IV Caracalla 270D is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (215 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 270D.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 270D?

RIC IV Caracalla 270D was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.98g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Caracalla Aureus, Caracalla reverse (RIC IV 270D)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 270D

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

215 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.98g

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

Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar, in front of a temple with four columns, in which stands Asclepius, holding serpent-wreathed staff; beside Caracalla, togate figure, standing left, and child holding wand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 270D is an aureus of Caracalla (215 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar, in front of a temple with four columns, in which stands Asclepius, holding serpent-wreathed staff; beside Caracalla, togate figure, standing left, and child holding wand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.98g, 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 270D?: RIC IV Caracalla 270D is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (215 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 270D.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 270D?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar, in front of a temple with four columns, in which stands Asclepius, holding serpent-wreathed staff; beside Caracalla, togate figure, standing left, and child holding wand with the inscription P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 270D?: RIC IV Caracalla 270D was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.98g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.