Caracalla Denarius — RIC IV Caracalla 332

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 332

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

198 AD

Mint

Laodiceia Ad Mare

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR ANTONINVS PONT AVG

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SECVRITAS PVBLICA

Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in right hand and resting left arm on chair

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 332 is a denarius of Caracalla (198 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in right hand and resting left arm on chair.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Caracalla 332?: RIC IV Caracalla 332 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (198 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 332.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 332?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR ANTONINVS PONT AVG. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in right hand and resting left arm on chair with the inscription SECVRITAS PVBLICA. Portrait type: laureate.