What is RIC IV Caracalla 373A?

RIC IV Caracalla 373A is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 373A.

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 373A?

The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. 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 373A?

RIC IV Caracalla 373A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.02g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Caracalla Denarius, Diana reverse (RIC IV 373A)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 373A

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

211 AD-217 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.02g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG

Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, draped, right

Reverse

DIANA LVCIFERA

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

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 373A is a denarius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 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 2.02g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Caracalla 373A?: RIC IV Caracalla 373A is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 373A.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 373A?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. 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 373A?: RIC IV Caracalla 373A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.02g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.