How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 389A (antoninianus)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, Cupid with the inscription VENVS GENETRIX. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 389A (antoninianus)?

RIC IV Caracalla 389A (antoninianus) was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.31g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Antoninianus — RIC IV Caracalla 389A (antoninianus)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 389A (antoninianus)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

211 AD-217 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.31g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG

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

Reverse

VENVS GENETRIX

Venus, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, Cupid

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 389A (antoninianus) is an antoninianus of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, Cupid. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.31g, 23mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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 389A (antoninianus)?: RIC IV Caracalla 389A (antoninianus) is a Silver Antoninianus of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 389A (antoninianus).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 389A (antoninianus)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, Cupid with the inscription VENVS GENETRIX. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 389A (antoninianus)?: RIC IV Caracalla 389A (antoninianus) was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.31g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.