Caracalla Denarius, Indulgentia reverse
RIC IV Caracalla 300 · 213 AD-217 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Obverse
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Head of Caracalla, laureate, right
Reverse
INDVLGENTIAE AVG
Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Caracalla 300 is a denarius of Caracalla (213 AD-217 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.92g.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Caracalla 300?
- RIC IV Caracalla 300 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (213 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 300.
- How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 300?
- The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription INDVLGENTIAE AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 300?
- RIC IV Caracalla 300 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.92g, die axis 12 h, struck.
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