Septimius Severus Denarius, Victory reverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 332 · 210 AD-211 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse
VICTORIAE BRIT
Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Septimius Severus 332 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (210 AD-211 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.54g, 20mm 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 332?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 332 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (210 AD-211 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 332.
- How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 332?
- The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand with the inscription VICTORIAE BRIT. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 332?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 332 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.54g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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