What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 246?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 246 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (211 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 246.

Septimius Severus Denarius, Fortuna (RIC IV 246)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 246

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

211 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P XIX COS III P P FORT RED

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 246 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (211 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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 246?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 246 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (211 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 246.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 246?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT. 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 P M TR P XIX COS III P P FORT RED. Portrait type: laureate.