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RIC IV Caracalla 330

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Caracalla 330. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Caracalla; Septimius Severus. Mint: Laodicea ad Mare. The obverse shows bust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF.

The reverse shows minerva, helmeted, draped with aegis on breast, standing left, resting right hand on shield and hold spear in left hand, with the legend SECVRITAS PERPETVA. The obverse shows bust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF. The reverse shows minerva, helmeted, draped with aegis on breast, standing left, resting right hand on shield and hold spear in left hand, with the legend SECVRITAS PERPETVA.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This denarius was struck at Laodicea ad Mare, a coastal city in Syria historically founded under the Seleucid Empire. The issue was authorised under Septimius Severus and his elder son Caracalla, whom Severus proclaimed co-ruler in 198. Severus ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211, having emerged victorious from civil conflicts against Pescennius Niger and Clodius Albinus, while Caracalla would ultimately rule until 217.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Authority
Caracalla; Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped with aegis on breast, standing left, resting right hand on shield and hold spear in left hand
Obverse legend
M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF
Reverse legend
SECVRITAS PERPETVA

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Caracalla 330
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF
Reverse legend to match
SECVRITAS PERPETVA
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.

Documentation checklist

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