Caracalla Antoninianus, Jupiter reverse
RIC IV Caracalla 277B · 216 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Bust of Caracalla, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P
Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, eagle
About This Type
This RIC IV Caracalla 277B is an antoninianus of Caracalla (216 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, eagle. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 5.68g, 24mm diameter.
About the Antoninianus
The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Caracalla 277B?
- RIC IV Caracalla 277B is a Silver Antoninianus of Caracalla (216 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 277B.
- How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 277B?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, radiate, draped, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, eagle with the inscription P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 277B?
- RIC IV Caracalla 277B was struck in Silver, standard weight 5.68g, diameter 24mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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