What is RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius)?

RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Didius Julianus (193 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius).

How do you identify RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Didia Clara, hair elaborately waved and coiled on back of head, draped, right with the inscription DIDIA CLARA AVG. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding a long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription HILAR TEMPOR. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius)?

RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.72g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Didius Julianus Denarius — RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius)

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Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius)

Ruler

Didius Julianus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

193 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.72g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIDIA CLARA AVG

Bust of Didia Clara, hair elaborately waved and coiled on back of head, draped, right

Reverse

HILAR TEMPOR

Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding a long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius) is a denarius of Didius Julianus (193 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding a long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.72g, 18mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius)?: RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Didius Julianus (193 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Didia Clara, hair elaborately waved and coiled on back of head, draped, right with the inscription DIDIA CLARA AVG. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding a long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription HILAR TEMPOR. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius)?: RIC IV Didius Julianus 10 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.72g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.