Caracalla Dupondius, Providentia reverse
RIC IV Caracalla 514 · 210 AD-213 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
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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