What is RIC IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius).

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius)?

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 Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, peacock with the inscription IVNO S C. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Caracalla Dupondius, Juno reverse (RIC IV 598)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

211 AD-217 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12g

Diameter

24mm

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

IVNO S C

Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, peacock

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius) is a dupondius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, peacock. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12g, 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 598 (dupondius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius)?: 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 Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, peacock with the inscription IVNO S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 598 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.