What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 6 (denarius)?

RIC IV Geta 6 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.62g, diameter 19mm, die axis 8 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Geta 6 (denarius)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Geta 6 (denarius)

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

200 AD-202 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.62g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

8 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

P SEPT GETA CAES PONT

Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right

Reverse

CASTOR

Castor, naked except for cloak, standing left in front of horse, which he holds by reins in right hand, and holding spear or sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Geta 6 (denarius) is a denarius of Septimius Severus (200 AD-202 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Castor, naked except for cloak, standing left in front of horse, which he holds by reins in right hand, and holding spear or sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.62g, 19mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Geta 6 (denarius)?: RIC IV Geta 6 (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 6 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Geta 6 (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. The reverse depicts Castor, naked except for cloak, standing left in front of horse, which he holds by reins in right hand, and holding spear or sceptre in left hand with the inscription CASTOR. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 6 (denarius)?: RIC IV Geta 6 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.62g, diameter 19mm, die axis 8 h, struck.