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RIC IV Caracalla 25b (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Caracalla 25b (denarius). Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Caracalla; Septimius Severus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P.

The reverse shows minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; at feet, shield; behind, trophy, with the legend MINER VICTRIX.

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Historical context

Caracalla, born Lucius Septimius Bassianus and later taking the names Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, was a member of the Severan dynasty. His father, Emperor Septimius Severus, proclaimed him co-emperor in 198. Caracalla initially served as nominal co-ruler alongside his father before eventually ruling alone following Severus's death in 211. This coinage was produced at the mint of Rome under the authority of Caracalla and Septimius Severus.

Struck in silver, the denarius served as the standard Roman silver coin from circa 211 BC until its gradual replacement during the third century. On this issue, the obverse bears the imperial legend "IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P" encircling Caracalla's bust. The reverse displays Minerva accompanied by a trophy and shield, holding Victory and a spear, under the legend "MINER VICTRIX".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Caracalla; Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; at feet, shield; behind, trophy
Obverse legend
IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P
Reverse legend
MINER VICTRIX

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Caracalla 25b (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P
Reverse legend to match
MINER VICTRIX
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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