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RIC IV Caracalla 260B

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Caracalla 260B. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Caracalla. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Caracalla, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM.

The reverse shows jupiter, nude to waist, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, eagle, with the legend P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P. The obverse shows bust of Caracalla, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse shows jupiter, nude to waist, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, eagle, with the legend P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P.

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Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Caracalla

Design

Obverse
Bust of Caracalla, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Jupiter, nude to waist, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, eagle
Obverse legend
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Reverse legend
P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Caracalla 260B
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Reverse legend to match
P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P
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. 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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