What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 256?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 256 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.31g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Aureus, Concordia (RIC IV 256)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 256

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

202 AD-210 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.31g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SEVERVS PIVS AVG

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

CORNCORDIA MILIT

Concordia, draped, standing between six standards, holding nearest standard on left in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 256 is an aureus of Septimius Severus (202 AD-210 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing between six standards, holding nearest standard on left in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.31g, 21mm 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 256?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 256 is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (202 AD-210 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 256.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 256?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing between six standards, holding nearest standard on left in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription CORNCORDIA MILIT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 256?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 256 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.31g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.