RIC IV Geta 13a (denarius) Septimius Severus obverse — Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed (?), right Obverse
RIC IV Geta 13a (denarius) Septimius Severus reverse — Nobilitas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand an... Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Geta 13a (denarius)
Ruler
Septimius Severus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
200 AD-202 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.14g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

P SEPT GETA CAES PONT

Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed (?), right

Reverse

NOBILITAS

Nobilitas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and palladium in extended left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Geta 13a (denarius) is a denarius of Septimius Severus (200 AD-202 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Nobilitas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and palladium in extended left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.14g, 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Geta 13a (denarius)?
RIC IV Geta 13a (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (200 AD-202 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 13a (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Geta 13a (denarius)?
The obverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed (?), right with the inscription P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. The reverse depicts Nobilitas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and palladium in extended left hand with the inscription NOBILITAS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 13a (denarius)?
RIC IV Geta 13a (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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