Catalog Reference
RIC IV Geta 107
Ruler
Septimius Severus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
203 AD
Mint
Laodiceia Ad Mare
Metal
Silver
Portrait Type
bare

Obverse

P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES

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

Reverse

SEVERI PII AVG FIL

Lituus, knife, vase, simpulum, sprinkler

About This Type

This RIC IV Geta 107 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (203 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Lituus, knife, vase, simpulum, sprinkler.

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 107?
RIC IV Geta 107 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (203 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 107.
How do you identify RIC IV Geta 107?
The obverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES. The reverse depicts Lituus, knife, vase, simpulum, sprinkler with the inscription SEVERI PII AVG FIL. Portrait type: bare.

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