What is RIC IV Caracalla 83a?

RIC IV Caracalla 83a is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (206 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 83a.

Caracalla Denarius, Mars reverse (RIC IV 83a)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 83a

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Denarius

Date

206 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG

Head of Caracalla, laureate, right

Reverse

PONTIF TR P VIIII COS II

Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 83a is a denarius of Caracalla (206 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand.

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 83a?: RIC IV Caracalla 83a is a Silver Denarius of Caracalla (206 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 83a.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 83a?: The obverse depicts Head of Caracalla, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand with the inscription PONTIF TR P VIIII COS II. Portrait type: laureate.