Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Septimius Severus 345

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 345

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

193 AD-195 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

APOLLINI AVGVSTO

Apollo, wearing long robe to feet, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and lyre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 345 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (193 AD-195 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Apollo, wearing long robe to feet, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and lyre in left hand.

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 Alexandreia Egypt Mint

Alexandreia was the sole mint for Roman provincial coinage in Egypt, producing a distinctive series of tetradrachms and bronze denominations from Augustus through Diocletian. Its coinage used the Egyptian dating system rather than Latin legends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 345?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 345 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (193 AD-195 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 345.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 345?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG. The reverse depicts Apollo, wearing long robe to feet, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and lyre in left hand with the inscription APOLLINI AVGVSTO. Portrait type: laureate.