What is RIC IV Caracalla 588?

RIC IV Caracalla 588 is a Bronze Sestertius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 588.

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 588?

The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Julia Domna, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR S C. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 588?

RIC IV Caracalla 588 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.14g, diameter 33mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Caracalla Sestertius, Julia Domna (RIC IV 588)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 588

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

211 AD-217 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

24.14g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG

Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, draped, right

Reverse

MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR S C

Julia Domna, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 588 is a sestertius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Julia Domna, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 24.14g, 33mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 588?: RIC IV Caracalla 588 is a Bronze Sestertius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 588.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 588?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Julia Domna, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 588?: RIC IV Caracalla 588 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.14g, diameter 33mm, die axis 12 h, struck.