What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 339b?

RIC IV Caracalla 339b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Caracalla Denarius — RIC IV Caracalla 339b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 339b

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

199 AD

Mint

Laodiceia Ad Mare

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.19g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P II

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FELICITAS AVGG

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 339b is a denarius of Caracalla (199 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.19g, 20mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Caracalla 339b?: RIC IV Caracalla 339b is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (199 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 339b.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 339b?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P II. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 339b?: RIC IV Caracalla 339b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.