What is RIC IV Caracalla 456?

RIC IV Caracalla 456 is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (210 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 456.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 456?

RIC IV Caracalla 456 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.95g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Caracalla Dupondius, Virtus reverse (RIC IV 456)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 456

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

210 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.95g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG

Head of Caracalla, radiate, right

Reverse

PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C

Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, foot on helmet, holding parazonium in right hand and spear in left hand; in front, trophy; at foot, captive, seated right

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 456 is a dupondius of Caracalla (210 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, foot on helmet, holding parazonium in right hand and spear in left hand; in front, trophy; at foot, captive, seated right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.95g, 26mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 456?: RIC IV Caracalla 456 is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (210 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 456.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 456?: The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, foot on helmet, holding parazonium in right hand and spear in left hand; in front, trophy; at foot, captive, seated right with the inscription PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 456?: RIC IV Caracalla 456 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.95g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.