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.

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.

Caracalla Dupondius, Mars reverse (RIC IV 501)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 501

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

213 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.3g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

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.

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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.