Septimius Severus Denarius, Felicitas reverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 261 · 202 AD-210 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
SEVERVS PIVS AVG
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse
FELICITAS AVGG
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Septimius Severus 261 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (202 AD-210 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.61g, 18mm 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 261?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 261 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (202 AD-210 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 261.
- How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 261?
- The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 261?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 261 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.61g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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