What is RIC IV Caracalla 502?

RIC IV Caracalla 502 is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (213 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 502.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 502?

RIC IV Caracalla 502 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.56g, diameter 25mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Caracalla Dupondius, Serapis reverse (RIC IV 502)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 502

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

213 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.56g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

11 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

Serapis, standing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 502 is a dupondius of Caracalla (213 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Serapis, standing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.56g, 25mm 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.

All Caracalla coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Caracalla 502?: RIC IV Caracalla 502 is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (213 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 502.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 502?: The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Serapis, standing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand 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 502?: RIC IV Caracalla 502 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.56g, diameter 25mm, die axis 11 h, struck.