Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Geta 17

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Geta 17

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

200 AD-202 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

P SEPT GETA CAES PONT

Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right

Reverse

PRINC IVVENTVT

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 17 is a denarius 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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Geta 17?: RIC IV Geta 17 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (200 AD-202 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 17.
How do you identify RIC IV Geta 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, 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 IVVENTVT. Portrait type: bare.