Caracalla As, Lituus reverse
RIC IV Caracalla 404 · 196 AD-197 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
M AVR ANTONINVS CAES
Bust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
SEVERI AVG PII FIL S C
Lituus, knife, patera, jug, simpulum and sprinkler
About This Type
This RIC IV Caracalla 404 is an as of Caracalla (196 AD-197 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Lituus, knife, patera, jug, simpulum and sprinkler. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.33g, 23mm diameter.
About the As
The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Caracalla 404?
- RIC IV Caracalla 404 is a Bronze As of Caracalla (196 AD-197 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 404.
- How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 404?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription M AVR ANTONINVS CAES. The reverse depicts Lituus, knife, patera, jug, simpulum and sprinkler with the inscription SEVERI AVG PII FIL S C. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 404?
- RIC IV Caracalla 404 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.33g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
You’ve attributed it. Now catalogue it
Record the attribution, weight, provenance, and photographs in your own NumisLens cabinet, a private catalogue built for ancient coins. Free for your first 50 coins.
Start your cabinet