What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 95 (denarius)?

RIC IV Geta 95 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Geta 95 (denarius)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Geta 95 (denarius)

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

198 AD-200 AD

Mint

Laodiceia Ad Mare

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.19g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES

Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right

Reverse

FELICITAS TEMPOR

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Geta 95 (denarius) is a denarius of Septimius Severus (198 AD-200 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.19g, 18mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Geta 95 (denarius)?: RIC IV Geta 95 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (198 AD-200 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 95 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC IV Geta 95 (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS TEMPOR. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 95 (denarius)?: RIC IV Geta 95 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.