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RIC IV Caracalla 45 (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Caracalla 45 (denarius). Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Caracalla; Septimius Severus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS.

The reverse shows caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory on globe in extended right hand and reversed spear in left hand; at feet, seated captive, with the legend SEVERI PII AVG FIL.

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Historical context

Caracalla was Roman emperor from 198 to 217 AD, serving initially as co-emperor under his father, Septimius Severus, who founded the Severan dynasty. Severus had proclaimed Caracalla co-ruler in 198 following the consolidation of his authority over the Roman Empire. During this joint rule, coinage was issued from the imperial mint at Rome under the authority of both emperors.

Struck in silver, this denarius belonged to the standard Roman silver denomination originally introduced circa 211 BC. The coin identifies the young co-emperor on the obverse as "ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS", while the reverse legend "SEVERI PII AVG FIL" defines his position as the son of Septimius Severus. The reverse imagery portrays Caracalla in military attire holding a reversed spear and Victory on a globe, accompanied by a seated captive at his feet.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Caracalla; Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory on globe in extended right hand and reversed spear in left hand; at feet, seated captive
Obverse legend
ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend
SEVERI PII AVG FIL

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Caracalla 45 (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend to match
SEVERI PII AVG FIL
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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