Septimius Severus Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC IV 23)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 23

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

193 AD-194 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

VICT AVG TR P COS

Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 23 is an aureus of Septimius Severus (193 AD-194 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.

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 23?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 23 is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (193 AD-194 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 23.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 23?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand with the inscription VICT AVG TR P COS. Portrait type: laureate.