What is RIC IV Caracalla 380 (aureus)?

RIC IV Caracalla 380 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 380 (aureus).

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 380 (aureus)?

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 Julia Domna, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 380 (aureus)?

RIC IV Caracalla 380 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.21g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Aureus, Julia Domna reverse (RIC IV 380)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 380 (aureus)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

211 AD-217 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.21g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 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

MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR

Julia Domna, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 380 (aureus) is an aureus of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Julia Domna, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.21g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 380 (aureus)?: RIC IV Caracalla 380 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 380 (aureus).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 380 (aureus)?: 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 Julia Domna, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 380 (aureus)?: RIC IV Caracalla 380 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.21g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.