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RIC IV Caracalla 334

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Caracalla 334. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Caracalla; Septimius Severus. Mint: Laodicea ad Mare. The obverse shows bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P.

The reverse shows fides, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and basket of fruit in left hand, with the legend FIDES PVBLICA. The obverse shows bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P. The reverse shows fides, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and basket of fruit in left hand, with the legend FIDES PVBLICA.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Authority
Caracalla; Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and basket of fruit in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P
Reverse legend
FIDES PVBLICA

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Caracalla 334
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P
Reverse legend to match
FIDES PVBLICA
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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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC IV Caracalla 24a

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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