Caracalla Denarius, Justitia reverse
RIC IV Caracalla 335 · 198 AD · Laodiceia Ad Mare
Obverse
Reverse
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie
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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