What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 592?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 592 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (196 AD-211 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 592.

Septimius Severus Denarius, Felicitas (RIC IV 592)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 592

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

196 AD-211 AD

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

IVLIA AVGVSTA

Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right

Reverse

FELICITAS PVBLICA

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 592 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (196 AD-211 AD). The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae 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 592?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 592 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (196 AD-211 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 592.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 592?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS PVBLICA. Portrait type: draped.

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Septimius Severus Denarius, Felicitas reverse