RIC IV Septimius Severus 162 Septimius Severus obverse, Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 162 Septimius Severus reverse, Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right ha... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 162
Ruler
Septimius Severus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
200 AD-201 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.09g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

SEVERVS AVG PART MAX

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

MONETA AVGG

Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 162 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (200 AD-201 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.09g, 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 162?
RIC IV Septimius Severus 162 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (200 AD-201 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 162.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 162?
The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS AVG PART MAX. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing 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 162?
RIC IV Septimius Severus 162 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.09g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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