How do you identify RIC IV Geta 37A (aureus)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Geta,bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription GETA CAES PONT COS. The reverse depicts Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta galloping right with the inscription PRINC IVVENT COS. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 37A (aureus)?

RIC IV Geta 37A (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.42g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Aureus — RIC IV Geta 37A (aureus)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Geta 37A (aureus)

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

203 AD-208 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.42g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GETA CAES PONT COS

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

Reverse

PRINC IVVENT COS

Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta galloping right

About This Type

This RIC IV Geta 37A (aureus) is an aureus of Septimius Severus (203 AD-208 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta galloping right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.42g, 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 37A (aureus)?: RIC IV Geta 37A (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (203 AD-208 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 37A (aureus).
How do you identify RIC IV Geta 37A (aureus)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Geta,bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription GETA CAES PONT COS. The reverse depicts Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta galloping right with the inscription PRINC IVVENT COS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 37A (aureus)?: RIC IV Geta 37A (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.42g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.