Julia Domna Denarius, Fecunditas reverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 534 (denarius) · 193 AD-196 AD · Rome · Issued under Septimius Severus
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IVLIA DOMNA AVG
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right
Reverse
FECVNDITAS
Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, holding a child in her arms; a second child stands before her
About This Type
This RIC IV Septimius Severus 534 (denarius) is a denarius of Julia Domna, issued under Septimius Severus (193 AD-196 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, holding a child in her arms; a second child stands before her. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.06g, 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.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 534 (denarius)?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 534 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Julia Domna issued under Septimius Severus (193 AD-196 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 534 (denarius).
- How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 534 (denarius)?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA DOMNA AVG. The reverse depicts Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, holding a child in her arms; a second child stands before her with the inscription FECVNDITAS. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 534 (denarius)?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 534 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.06g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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