What is RIC IV Caracalla 359 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 359 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 359 (denarius).

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 359 (denarius)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Plautilla, hair coiled in ridges, fastened in bun at back, draped, right with the inscription PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGG. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 359 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 359 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Denarius, Concordia reverse (RIC IV 359)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 359 (denarius)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

202 AD-205 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.21g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE

Bust of Plautilla, hair coiled in ridges, fastened in bun at back, draped, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA AVGG

Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 359 (denarius) is a denarius of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.21g, 17mm diameter.

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.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Caracalla 359 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 359 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 359 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 359 (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Plautilla, hair coiled in ridges, fastened in bun at back, draped, right with the inscription PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGG. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 359 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 359 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.