How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 345?

The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PONT TR P IIII. The reverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. Portrait type: laureate.

Caracalla Denarius — RIC IV Caracalla 345

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 345

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

201 AD

Mint

Laodiceia Ad Mare

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PONT TR P IIII

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

P SEPT GETA CAES PONT

Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 345 is a denarius of Caracalla (201 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right.

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 345?: RIC IV Caracalla 345 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (201 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 345.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 345?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PONT TR P IIII. The reverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. Portrait type: laureate.