How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 435?

The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II. The reverse depicts Two captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy with the inscription TR P III IMP V COS II. Portrait type: laureate.

Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Septimius Severus 435

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 435

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

194 AD-195 AD

Mint

Emisa

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

TR P III IMP V COS II

Two captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 435 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (194 AD-195 AD), struck at the Emisa mint. The reverse depicts Two captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy.

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 435?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 435 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 435.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 435?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II. The reverse depicts Two captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy with the inscription TR P III IMP V COS II. Portrait type: laureate.