How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 346?

The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Two captives seated back to back at base of central trophy with the inscription PART MAX PONT TR P IIII COS. Portrait type: laureate.

Caracalla Denarius — RIC IV Caracalla 346

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 346

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

201 AD

Mint

Laodiceia Ad Mare

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

PART MAX PONT TR P IIII COS

Two captives seated back to back at base of central trophy

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 346 is a denarius of Caracalla (201 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Two captives seated back to back at base of central trophy.

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 346?: RIC IV Caracalla 346 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (201 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 346.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 346?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Two captives seated back to back at base of central trophy with the inscription PART MAX PONT TR P IIII COS. Portrait type: laureate.