What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 187?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 187 is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (203 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 187.

Septimius Severus Aureus, Fortuna (RIC IV 187)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 187

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

203 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

SEVER P AVG P M TR P XI COS III

Bust of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FORTVNA REDVX

Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 187 is an aureus of Septimius Severus (203 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.

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 187?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 187 is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (203 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 187.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 187?: The obverse depicts Bust of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription SEVER P AVG P M TR P XI COS III. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel with the inscription FORTVNA REDVX. Portrait type: laureate.