What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 364?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 364 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.87g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Septimius Severus 364

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 364

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

194 AD-195 AD

Mint

Emisa

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.87g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

BONA SPES

Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 364 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (194 AD-195 AD), struck at the Emisa mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.87g, 18mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 364?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 364 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (194 AD-195 AD) struck at the Emisa mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 364.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 364?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left hand with the inscription BONA SPES. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 364?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 364 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.87g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.