Caracalla Denarius, Concordia reverse
RIC IV Caracalla 363B · 202 AD-205 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA
Bust of Plautilla, hair firmly waved and drawn down on neck, 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 363B 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 3.47g, 18mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Caracalla 363B?
- RIC IV Caracalla 363B is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 363B.
- How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 363B?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Plautilla, hair firmly waved and drawn down on neck, draped, right with the inscription PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA. 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 363B?
- RIC IV Caracalla 363B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.47g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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