RIC IV Septimius Severus 411A Septimius Severus obverse — Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 411A Septimius Severus reverse — Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right ... Reverse

Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 411A
Ruler
Septimius Severus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
194 AD-195 AD
Mint
Emisa
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.21g
Diameter
18mm
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

MONET AVG

Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 411A is a denarius of Septimius Severus (194 AD-195 AD), struck at the Emisa mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.21g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 411A?
RIC IV Septimius Severus 411A 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 411A.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 411A?
The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription MONET AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 411A?
RIC IV Septimius Severus 411A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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