What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 237?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 237 is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (210 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 237.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 237?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 237 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.28g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Aureus, Victory (RIC IV 237)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 237

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

210 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.28g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SEVERVS PIVS AVG

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P XVIII COS III P P

Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, leading a captive by the hand and carrying a trophy on left shoulder

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 237 is an aureus of Septimius Severus (210 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, leading a captive by the hand and carrying a trophy on left shoulder. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.28g, 19mm diameter.

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 237?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 237 is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (210 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 237.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 237?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, leading a captive by the hand and carrying a trophy on left shoulder 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 237?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 237 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.28g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.