What is RIC IV Caracalla 367 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 367 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 367 (denarius).

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 367 (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 Pietas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and child in left arm with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 367 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 367 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.93g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Caracalla Denarius, Pietas reverse (RIC IV 367)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 367 (denarius)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

202 AD-205 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.93g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA

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

Reverse

PIETAS AVGG

Pietas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and child in left arm

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 367 (denarius) is a denarius of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and child in left arm. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.93g, 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 367 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 367 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (202 AD-205 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 367 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 367 (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 Pietas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and child in left arm with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 367 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 367 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.93g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.