What is RIC IV Caracalla 388C (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 388C (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 388C (denarius).

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 388C (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 Venus, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription VENVS GENETRIX. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 388C (denarius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 388C (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.17g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Caracalla Denarius, Venus reverse (RIC IV 388C)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 388C (denarius)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

211 AD-217 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.17g

Diameter

19mm

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

VENVS GENETRIX

Venus, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 388C (denarius) is a denarius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.17g, 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 388C (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 388C (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 388C (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 388C (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 Venus, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription VENVS GENETRIX. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 388C (denarius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 388C (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.17g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.