What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 35?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 35 is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (194 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 35.

Septimius Severus Aureus, Jupiter reverse (RIC IV 35)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 35

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

194 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP III

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P II COS II

Jupiter, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, holding sceptre in left hand and offering globe in right hand to Emperor Septimius, in military attire, standing right, holding spear, reversed, in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 35 is an aureus of Septimius Severus (194 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, holding sceptre in left hand and offering globe in right hand to Emperor Septimius, in military attire, standing right, holding spear, reversed, in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 35?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 35 is a Gold Aureus of Septimius Severus (194 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 35.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 35?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP III. The reverse depicts Jupiter, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, holding sceptre in left hand and offering globe in right hand to Emperor Septimius, in military attire, standing right, holding spear, reversed, in left hand with the inscription P M TR P II COS II. Portrait type: laureate.