What is RIC IV Caracalla 45 (aureus)?

RIC IV Caracalla 45 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (199 AD-200 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 45 (aureus).

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 45 (aureus)?

RIC IV Caracalla 45 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.16g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Aureus, Caracalla reverse (RIC IV 45)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 45 (aureus)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

199 AD-200 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.16g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SEVERI PII AVG FIL

Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory on globe in extended right hand and reversed spear in left hand; at feet, seated captive

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 45 (aureus) is an aureus of Caracalla (199 AD-200 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory on globe in extended right hand and reversed spear in left hand; at feet, seated captive. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.16g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 45 (aureus)?: RIC IV Caracalla 45 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (199 AD-200 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 45 (aureus).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 45 (aureus)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory on globe in extended right hand and reversed spear in left hand; at feet, seated captive with the inscription SEVERI PII AVG FIL. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 45 (aureus)?: RIC IV Caracalla 45 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.16g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.