What is RIC IV Caracalla 380 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 380 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 380 (denarius).

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

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 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 380 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.23g, struck.

Caracalla Denarius, Julia Domna reverse (RIC IV 380)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 380 (denarius)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

211 AD-217 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.23g

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 (denarius) is a denarius 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 silver at a standard weight of 3.23g.

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 380 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 380 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 380 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 380 (denarius)?: 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 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 380 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.23g, struck.