Caracalla Dupondius, Mars reverse
RIC IV Caracalla 501 · 213 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Head of Caracalla, radiate, right
Reverse
P M TR P XVI COS IIII P P S C
Mars, helmeted, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield, spear leaning against left arm; at feet, left, captive seated
About This Type
This RIC IV Caracalla 501 is a dupondius of Caracalla (213 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield, spear leaning against left arm; at feet, left, captive seated. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.3g, 27mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Caracalla 501?
- RIC IV Caracalla 501 is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (213 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 501.
- How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 501?
- The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield, spear leaning against left arm; at feet, left, captive seated with the inscription P M TR P XVI COS IIII P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 501?
- RIC IV Caracalla 501 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.3g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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