What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 102?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 102 is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (197 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 102.

Septimius Severus Aureus — RIC IV Septimius Severus 102

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 102

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

197 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII

Bust of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

P M TR P V COS II P P

Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing right in quadriga, mounting the waves and escorted by Phosphorus; before him, on right, Tellus, naked to waist, reclining left, raising right hand in welcome and holding cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 102 is an aureus of Septimius Severus (197 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing right in quadriga, mounting the waves and escorted by Phosphorus; before him, on right, Tellus, naked to waist, reclining left, raising right hand in welcome and holding cornucopiae in left hand.

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 Septimius Severus 102?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 102 is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (197 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 102.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 102?: The obverse depicts Bust of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing right in quadriga, mounting the waves and escorted by Phosphorus; before him, on right, Tellus, naked to waist, reclining left, raising right hand in welcome and holding cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription P M TR P V COS II P P. Portrait type: laureate.