RIC IV Geta 101 Septimius Severus obverse — Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC IV Geta 101 Septimius Severus reverse — Victory, winged, draped, flying right, holding wreath in both hands over shiel... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC IV Geta 101
Ruler
Septimius Severus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
200 AD-202 AD
Mint
Laodiceia Ad Mare
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.22g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

P SEPT GETA CAES PONT

Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICT AETERN

Victory, winged, draped, flying right, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base

About This Type

This RIC IV Geta 101 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (200 AD-202 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, flying right, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.22g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Geta 101?
RIC IV Geta 101 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (200 AD-202 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 101.
How do you identify RIC IV Geta 101?
The obverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, flying right, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base with the inscription VICT AETERN. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 101?
RIC IV Geta 101 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.22g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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