What is RIC IV Caracalla 29 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 29 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (199 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 29 (denarius).

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 29 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 29 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.45g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Denarius, Securitas reverse (RIC IV 29)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 29 (denarius)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

199 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.45g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PONT TR P II

Securitas, draped, seated right on low seat, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; to side, altar

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 29 (denarius) is a denarius of Caracalla (199 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, seated right on low seat, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; to side, altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.45g, 21mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 29 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 29 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (199 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 29 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 29 (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, seated right on low seat, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; to side, altar with the inscription PONT TR P II. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 29 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 29 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.45g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.