What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 389?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 389 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Septimius Severus 389

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 389

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

194 AD-195 AD

Mint

Emisa

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.33g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

INVICTO IMP

Central trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, spears, and shields surrounded by arms at base

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 389 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (194 AD-195 AD), struck at the Emisa mint. The reverse depicts Central trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, spears, and shields surrounded by arms at base. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.33g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 389?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 389 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 389.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 389?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II. The reverse depicts Central trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, spears, and shields surrounded by arms at base with the inscription INVICTO IMP. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 389?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 389 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.