What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 184?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 184 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (202 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 184.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 184?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 184 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.92g, struck.

Septimius Severus Denarius (RIC IV 184)

Obverse

Reverse

Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 184

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

202 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.92g

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SEVERVS PIVS AVG

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

PART MAX P M TR P X

Two captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 184 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (202 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Two captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.92g.

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.

All Septimius Severus coins Rome mint All Denarius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 184?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 184 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (202 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 184.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 184?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Two captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy with the inscription PART MAX P M TR P X. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 184?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 184 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.92g, struck.