What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 16A?

RIC IV Geta 16A was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.11g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Aureus — RIC IV Geta 16A

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Geta 16A

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

200 AD-202 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.11g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

P SEPT GETA CAES PONT

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

Reverse

PRINC IVVENT

Geta, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, trophy

About This Type

This RIC IV Geta 16A is an aureus of Septimius Severus (200 AD-202 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Geta, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, trophy. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.11g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Geta 16A?: RIC IV Geta 16A is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (200 AD-202 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 16A.
How do you identify RIC IV Geta 16A?: The obverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. The reverse depicts Geta, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, trophy with the inscription PRINC IVVENT. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 16A?: RIC IV Geta 16A was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.11g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.