What is RIC IV Caracalla 366 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 366 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 366 (denarius).

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 366 (denarius)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Plautilla, hair firmly waved and drawn down on neck, draped, right with the inscription PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, standing left, holding a torch in both hands with the inscription DIANA LVCIFERA. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 366 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 366 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.6g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Caracalla Denarius, Diana reverse (RIC IV 366)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 366 (denarius)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

202 AD-205 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.6g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA

Bust of Plautilla, hair firmly waved and drawn down on neck, draped, right

Reverse

DIANA LVCIFERA

Diana, draped, standing left, holding a torch in both hands

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 366 (denarius) is a denarius of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, standing left, holding a torch in both hands. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.6g, 20mm 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 366 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 366 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 366 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 366 (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Plautilla, hair firmly waved and drawn down on neck, draped, right with the inscription PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, standing left, holding a torch in both hands with the inscription DIANA LVCIFERA. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 366 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 366 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.6g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.