Septimius Severus Denarius, Eagle reverse
RIC IV Caracalla 191C · 211 AD · Rome · Issued under Caracalla
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
DIVO SEVERO PIO
Head of Septimius Severus, bare-headed, right
Reverse
CONSECRATIO
Eagle, standing front, head left, on globe
About This Type
This RIC IV Caracalla 191C is a denarius of Septimius Severus, issued under Caracalla (211 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing front, head left, on globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.64g, 19mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Caracalla 191C?
- RIC IV Caracalla 191C is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus issued under Caracalla (211 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 191C.
- How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 191C?
- The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, bare-headed, right with the inscription DIVO SEVERO PIO. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing front, head left, on globe with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 191C?
- RIC IV Caracalla 191C was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.64g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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