RIC IV Septimius Severus 142A Septimius Severus obverse, Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 142A Septimius Severus reverse, Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extend... Reverse

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 142A
Ruler
Septimius Severus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
197 AD-200 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.8g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

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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