RIC IV Septimius Severus 58 Septimius Severus obverse, Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 58 Septimius Severus reverse, Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended... Reverse

Universität Passau, Professur für Alte Geschichte

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 58
Ruler
Septimius Severus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
195 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
1.79g
Diameter
17mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP V

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse

ARAB ADIAB COS II 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 58 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (195 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.79g, 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.

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 58?
RIC IV Septimius Severus 58 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (195 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 58.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 58?
The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right with the inscription L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP V. 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 ARAB ADIAB COS II P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 58?
RIC IV Septimius Severus 58 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.79g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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