Septimius Severus Denarius, Moneta reverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 162 · 200 AD-201 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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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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