Caracalla Denarius, Victory reverse
RIC IV Caracalla 319 · 210 AD-222 AD · Rome
Obverse
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Head of Caracalla, laureate, right
Reverse
P M TR P IIII COS V P P
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base
About This Type
This RIC IV Caracalla 319 is a denarius of Caracalla (210 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base.
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 319?
- RIC IV Caracalla 319 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (210 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 319.
- How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 319?
- The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base with the inscription P M TR P IIII COS V P P. Portrait type: laureate.
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