Caracalla Denarius, Bust reverse
RIC IV Caracalla 345 · 201 AD · Laodiceia Ad Mare
Obverse
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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.
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.
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