Septimius Severus Denarius, Genius reverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 105 · 197 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse
P M TR P V COS II P P
Genius, standing left, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lighted and garlanded altar, left, and holding corn-ears in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Septimius Severus 105 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (197 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Genius, standing left, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lighted and garlanded altar, left, and holding corn-ears in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.71g.
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 Septimius Severus 105?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 105 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (197 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 105.
- How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 105?
- The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII. The reverse depicts Genius, standing left, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lighted and garlanded altar, left, and holding corn-ears in left hand with the inscription P M TR P V COS II P P. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 105?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 105 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.71g, die axis 12 h, struck.
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