Caracalla Denarius — RIC IV Caracalla 351B

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 351B

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

200 AD-201 AD

Mint

Laodiceia Ad Mare

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SECVRIT ORBIS

Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head on left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 351B is a denarius of Caracalla (200 AD-201 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head on 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 351B?: RIC IV Caracalla 351B is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (200 AD-201 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 351B.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 351B?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head on left hand with the inscription SECVRIT ORBIS. Portrait type: laureate.