What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 103 (denarius)?

RIC IV Geta 103 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Geta 103 (denarius)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Geta 103 (denarius)

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

203 AD

Mint

Laodiceia Ad Mare

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.36g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES

Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right

Reverse

MARTI VICTORI

Mars, helmeted, cloaked, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Geta 103 (denarius) is a denarius of Septimius Severus (203 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, cloaked, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.36g, 20mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Geta 103 (denarius)?: RIC IV Geta 103 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (203 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 103 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Geta 103 (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, cloaked, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription MARTI VICTORI. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 103 (denarius)?: RIC IV Geta 103 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.