Septimius Severus Denarius, Moneta reverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 135Ab · 197 AD-200 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie
Obverse
L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse
MONETA AVGG
Moneta, draped, seated left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Septimius Severus 135Ab is a denarius of Septimius Severus (197 AD-200 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, seated left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.12g, 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 Septimius Severus 135Ab?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 135Ab is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (197 AD-200 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 135Ab.
- How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 135Ab?
- The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, seated left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription MONETA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 135Ab?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 135Ab was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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