What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 608?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 608 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.55g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Septimius Severus 608

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 608

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

193 AD-194 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.55g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA DOMNA AVG

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

Reverse

BONI EVENTVS

Bonus Eventus, draped, standing left, holding up basket of fruit in right hand and two corn-ears in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 608 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (193 AD-194 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Bonus Eventus, draped, standing left, holding up basket of fruit in right hand and two corn-ears in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.55g.

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 Alexandreia Egypt Mint

Alexandreia was the sole mint for Roman provincial coinage in Egypt, producing a distinctive series of tetradrachms and bronze denominations from Augustus through Diocletian. Its coinage used the Egyptian dating system rather than Latin legends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 608?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 608 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (193 AD-194 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 608.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 608?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA DOMNA AVG. The reverse depicts Bonus Eventus, draped, standing left, holding up basket of fruit in right hand and two corn-ears in left hand with the inscription BONI EVENTVS. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 608?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 608 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.55g, die axis 12 h, struck.