What is RIC IV Caracalla 361 (aureus)?

RIC IV Caracalla 361 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 361 (aureus).

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 361 (aureus)?

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 Caracalla, togate, standing left, clasping right hands with Plautilla, draped, standing right with the inscription CONCORDIAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 361 (aureus)?

RIC IV Caracalla 361 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.48g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Caracalla Aureus, Caracalla reverse (RIC IV 361)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 361 (aureus)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

202 AD-205 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

3.48g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE

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

Reverse

CONCORDIAE AETERNAE

Caracalla, togate, standing left, clasping right hands with Plautilla, draped, standing right

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 361 (aureus) is an aureus of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Caracalla, togate, standing left, clasping right hands with Plautilla, draped, standing right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 3.48g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 361 (aureus)?: RIC IV Caracalla 361 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 361 (aureus).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 361 (aureus)?: 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 Caracalla, togate, standing left, clasping right hands with Plautilla, draped, standing right with the inscription CONCORDIAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 361 (aureus)?: RIC IV Caracalla 361 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.48g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.