RIC IV Geta 9A — Septimius Severus Denarius
RIC IV Geta 9A · 200 AD-202 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
FELICITAS PVBLICA
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Geta 9A is a denarius of Septimius Severus (200 AD-202 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.26g, 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Geta 9A?
- RIC IV Geta 9A is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (200 AD-202 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 9A.
- How do you identify RIC IV Geta 9A?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS PVBLICA. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 9A?
- RIC IV Geta 9A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.26g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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