Caracalla Denarius — RIC IV Caracalla 341a

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 341a

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

199 AD

Mint

Laodiceia Ad Mare

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P II

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

SPES PVBLICA

Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower upright in extended right hand and raising skirt with left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 341a is a denarius of Caracalla (199 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower upright in extended right hand and raising skirt with left hand.

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 341a?: RIC IV Caracalla 341a is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (199 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 341a.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 341a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P II. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower upright in extended right hand and raising skirt with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: laureate.