What is RIC IV Caracalla 450B?

RIC IV Caracalla 450B is a Bronze Sestertius of Caracalla (210 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 450B.

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 450B?

The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing left, holding branch in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 450B?

RIC IV Caracalla 450B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.86g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Sestertius, Mars reverse (RIC IV 450B)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 450B

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

210 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

26.86g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right

Reverse

PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C

Mars, helmeted, advancing left, holding branch in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 450B is a sestertius of Caracalla (210 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing left, holding branch in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 26.86g, 32mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 450B?: RIC IV Caracalla 450B is a Bronze Sestertius of Caracalla (210 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 450B.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 450B?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing left, holding branch in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 450B?: RIC IV Caracalla 450B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.86g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.