Septimius Severus Denarius, Victory reverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 142A · 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
VICT PARTHICAE
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand; at feet, left, captive
About This Type
This RIC IV Septimius Severus 142A is a denarius of Septimius Severus (197 AD-200 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand; at feet, left, captive. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.8g, 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 142A?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 142A 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 142A.
- How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 142A?
- The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand; at feet, left, captive with the inscription VICT PARTHICAE. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 142A?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 142A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.8g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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