Caracalla Denarius — RIC IV Caracalla 354

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 354

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

VIRT AVGG

Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 354 is a denarius of Caracalla (200 AD-201 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in 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 354?: RIC IV Caracalla 354 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 354.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 354?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription VIRT AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.