How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 161A (aureus)?

The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS AVG PART MAX. The reverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 161A (aureus)?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 161A (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.47g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Aureus, Bust reverse (RIC IV 161A)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 161A (aureus)

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

200 AD-201 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.47g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SEVERVS AVG PART MAX

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

IVLIA AVGVSTA

Bust of Julia Domna, draped, right

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 161A (aureus) is an aureus of Septimius Severus (200 AD-201 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, draped, right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.47g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 161A (aureus)?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 161A (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (200 AD-201 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 161A (aureus).
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 161A (aureus)?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS AVG PART MAX. The reverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 161A (aureus)?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 161A (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.47g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.