RIC IV Geta 101 — Septimius Severus Denarius
RIC IV Geta 101 · 200 AD-202 AD · Laodiceia Ad Mare
Obverse
Reverse
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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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