How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 587A?

The obverse depicts Half-length bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, diademed, draped, left, holding statuette of Concordia, holding patera and double-cornucopiae, in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left arm with the inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Group of six Vestals, three to left and right, sacrificing over altar in front of round temple of Vesta with the inscription VESTA MATER. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 587A?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 587A was struck in Silver, standard weight 32.35g, diameter 32mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Roman Medallion — RIC IV Septimius Severus 587A

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 587A

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

196 AD-211 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

32.35g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA AVGVSTA

Half-length bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, diademed, draped, left, holding statuette of Concordia, holding patera and double-cornucopiae, in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left arm

Reverse

VESTA MATER

Group of six Vestals, three to left and right, sacrificing over altar in front of round temple of Vesta

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 587A is a roman medallion of Septimius Severus (196 AD-211 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Group of six Vestals, three to left and right, sacrificing over altar in front of round temple of Vesta. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 32.35g, 32mm diameter.

About the Roman Medallion

Roman medallions are oversized coins struck for presentation or commemorative purposes rather than circulation. They were given as imperial gifts and survive in very small numbers. Medallions are prized for their exceptional artistic quality and historical significance.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 587A?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 587A is a Silver Roman Medallion of Septimius Severus (196 AD-211 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 587A.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 587A?: The obverse depicts Half-length bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, diademed, draped, left, holding statuette of Concordia, holding patera and double-cornucopiae, in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left arm with the inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Group of six Vestals, three to left and right, sacrificing over altar in front of round temple of Vesta with the inscription VESTA MATER. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 587A?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 587A was struck in Silver, standard weight 32.35g, diameter 32mm, die axis 1 h, struck.