Caracalla Denarius, Fides reverse
RIC IV Caracalla 334 · 198 AD · Laodiceia Ad Mare
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P
Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right
Reverse
FIDES PVBLICA
Fides, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and basket of fruit in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Caracalla 334 is a denarius of Caracalla (198 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and basket of fruit in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.14g, 18mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Caracalla 334?
- RIC IV Caracalla 334 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (198 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 334.
- How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 334?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and basket of fruit in left hand with the inscription FIDES PVBLICA. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 334?
- RIC IV Caracalla 334 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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