RIC IV Caracalla 514 Caracalla obverse, Head of Caracalla, radiate, right Obverse
RIC IV Caracalla 514 Caracalla reverse, Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe and scep... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Caracalla 514
Ruler
Caracalla
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
210 AD-213 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.61g
Diameter
24mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT

Head of Caracalla, radiate, right

Reverse

PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 514 is a dupondius of Caracalla (210 AD-213 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe and sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.61g, 24mm 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 514?
RIC IV Caracalla 514 is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (210 AD-213 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 514.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 514?
The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 514?
RIC IV Caracalla 514 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.61g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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