What is RIC IV Caracalla 62?

RIC IV Caracalla 62 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (202 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 62.

How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 62?

The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONIN PIVS AVG PONT TR P V. The reverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. Portrait type: laureate.

Caracalla Denarius, Bust reverse (RIC IV 62)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 62

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

202 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONIN PIVS AVG PONT TR P V

Head of Caracalla, laureate, right

Reverse

P SEPT GETA CAES PONT

Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 62 is a denarius of Caracalla (202 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 62?: RIC IV Caracalla 62 is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (202 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 62.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 62?: The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONIN PIVS AVG PONT TR P V. The reverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. Portrait type: laureate.