Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Septimius Severus 346

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 346

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

ARAB ADIAB COS II

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand; at feet, left, captive

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 346 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (193 AD-195 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand; at feet, left, captive.

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 346?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 346 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 346.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 346?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand; at feet, left, captive with the inscription ARAB ADIAB COS II. Portrait type: laureate.