RIC IV Caracalla 335 Caracalla obverse — Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC IV Caracalla 335 Caracalla reverse — Justitia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand Reverse

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Caracalla 335
Ruler
Caracalla
Denomination
Denarius
Date
198 AD
Mint
Laodiceia Ad Mare
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.97g
Diameter
16mm
Die Axis
2 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVG ANTON AVG P TR P

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IVSTITIA

Justitia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 335 is a denarius of Caracalla (198 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Justitia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.97g, 16mm 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 335?
RIC IV Caracalla 335 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (198 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 335.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 335?
The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVG ANTON AVG P TR P. The reverse depicts Justitia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IVSTITIA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 335?
RIC IV Caracalla 335 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 16mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

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