What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 152?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 152 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (201 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 152.

Septimius Severus Denarius, Victory (RIC IV 152)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 152

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

201 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

SEVERVS AVG PART MAX

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P VIIII COS II P P

Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 152 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (201 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 152?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 152 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (201 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 152.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 152?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS AVG PART MAX. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base with the inscription P M TR P VIIII COS II P P. Portrait type: laureate.