RIC IV Septimius Severus 415 Septimius Severus obverse — Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 415 Septimius Severus reverse — Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse galloping right, ... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 415
Ruler
Septimius Severus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
194 AD-195 AD
Mint
Emisa
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.91g
Diameter
17mm
Die Axis
2 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse galloping right, holding spear in right hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 415 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (194 AD-195 AD), struck at the Emisa mint. The reverse depicts Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse galloping right, holding spear in right hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.91g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 415?
RIC IV Septimius Severus 415 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 415.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 415?
The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II. The reverse depicts Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse galloping right, holding spear in right hand with the inscription SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 415?
RIC IV Septimius Severus 415 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.91g, diameter 17mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

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