RIC IV Caracalla 599b (dupondius) Caracalla obverse, Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up l... Obverse
RIC IV Caracalla 599b (dupondius) Caracalla reverse, Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right... Reverse

Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Caracalla 599b (dupondius)
Ruler
Caracalla
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
211 AD-217 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
12.37g
Die Axis
6 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

IVNONEM 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 599b (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 12.37g.

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 599b (dupondius)?
RIC IV Caracalla 599b (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 599b (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 599b (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 IVNONEM S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 599b (dupondius)?
RIC IV Caracalla 599b (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.37g, die axis 6 h, struck.

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