What is RIC IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius).

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, diademed, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Diana, with crescent on brow, mantle flying behind her, draped, standing left in biga of bulls with the inscription LVNA LVCIFERA S C. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius)?

RIC IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.87g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Caracalla Dupondius, Diana reverse (RIC IV 600)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius)

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

211 AD-217 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.87g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG

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

Reverse

LVNA LVCIFERA S C

Diana, with crescent on brow, mantle flying behind her, draped, standing left in biga of bulls

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius) is a dupondius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Diana, with crescent on brow, mantle flying behind her, draped, standing left in biga of bulls. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.87g, 27mm 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 600 (dupondius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Caracalla (211 AD-217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, diademed, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Diana, with crescent on brow, mantle flying behind her, draped, standing left in biga of bulls with the inscription LVNA LVCIFERA S C. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius)?: RIC IV Caracalla 600 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.87g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.