What is RIC IV Caracalla 385 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 385 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 385 (denarius).

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 385 (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 Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, facing front, resting right hand on breast and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription PVDICITIA. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 385 (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 385 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.04g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Caracalla Denarius, Pudicitia reverse (RIC IV 385)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 385 (denarius)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

211 AD-217 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.04g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 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

PVDICITIA

Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, facing front, resting right hand on breast and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 385 (denarius) is a denarius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, facing front, resting right hand on breast and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.04g, 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 385 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 385 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 385 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 385 (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 Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, facing front, resting right hand on breast and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription PVDICITIA. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 385 (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 385 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.04g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.