What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 312C?

RIC IV Caracalla 312C was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.7g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Antoninianus — RIC IV Caracalla 312C

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 312C

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

213 AD-217 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.7g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM

Bust of Caracalla, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VENVS VICTRIX

Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand, leaning on shield; to right and left, seated captives

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 312C is an antoninianus of Caracalla (213 AD-217 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand, leaning on shield; to right and left, seated captives. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.7g, 25mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Caracalla 312C?: RIC IV Caracalla 312C is a Silver Antoninianus of Caracalla (213 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 312C.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 312C?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand, leaning on shield; to right and left, seated captives with the inscription VENVS VICTRIX. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 312C?: RIC IV Caracalla 312C was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.7g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.