Septimius Severus Denarius, Salus reverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 236 · 210 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
SEVERVS PIVS AVG
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse
P M TR P XVIII COS III P P
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled in lap
About This Type
This RIC IV Septimius Severus 236 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (210 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled in lap. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.35g, 19mm 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 236?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 236 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (210 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 236.
- How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 236?
- The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled in lap with the inscription P M TR P XVIII COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 236?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 236 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.35g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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