What is RIC IV Caracalla 529?

RIC IV Caracalla 529 is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (214 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 529.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 529?

RIC IV Caracalla 529 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.42g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Dupondius, Mars reverse (RIC IV 529)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 529

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

214 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.42g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM

Head of Caracalla, radiate, right

Reverse

P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C

Mars, helmeted, standing left, foot on helmet, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 529 is a dupondius of Caracalla (214 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, standing left, foot on helmet, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.42g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Caracalla 529?: RIC IV Caracalla 529 is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (214 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 529.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 529?: The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, standing left, foot on helmet, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 529?: RIC IV Caracalla 529 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.42g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.