Septimius Severus Denarius, Bonus Eventus reverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 347 · 193 AD-195 AD · Alexandreia Egypt
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse
BONI EVENTVS
Bonus Eventus, draped, standing left, holding up basket of fruit in right hand and two corn-ears in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Septimius Severus 347 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (193 AD-195 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Bonus Eventus, draped, standing left, holding up basket of fruit in right hand and two corn-ears in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.12g, 17mm 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 347?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 347 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 347.
- How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 347?
- The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG. The reverse depicts Bonus Eventus, draped, standing left, holding up basket of fruit in right hand and two corn-ears in left hand with the inscription BONI EVENTVS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 347?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 347 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 17mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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