Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Septimius Severus 495

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 495

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

198 AD

Mint

Laodiceia Ad Mare

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

L SEP SEVERVS PER AVG P M IMP XI

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

PAR AR AD TR P VI COS P P

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 495 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (198 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.

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 495?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 495 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (198 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 495.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 495?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription L SEP SEVERVS PER AVG P M IMP XI. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand with the inscription PAR AR AD TR P VI COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.