What is RIC IV Caracalla 362 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 362 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 362 (denarius).

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 362 (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 Caracalla, togate, standing left, clasping right hands with Plautilla, draped, standing right with the inscription PROPAGO IMPERI. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 362 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 362 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.27g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Denarius, Caracalla reverse (RIC IV 362)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 362 (denarius)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

202 AD-205 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.27g

Diameter

19mm

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

PROPAGO IMPERI

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

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 362 (denarius) is a denarius 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 silver at a standard weight of 3.27g, 19mm 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 362 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 362 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 362 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 362 (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 Caracalla, togate, standing left, clasping right hands with Plautilla, draped, standing right with the inscription PROPAGO IMPERI. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 362 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 362 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.27g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.