What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 610?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 610 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.61g, diameter 12mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Septimius Severus 610

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 610

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

193 AD-194 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.61g

Diameter

12mm

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

MONETA AVG

Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 610 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (193 AD-194 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.61g, 12mm 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 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 610?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 610 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 610.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 610?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA DOMNA AVG. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription MONETA AVG. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 610?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 610 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.61g, diameter 12mm, die axis 12 h, struck.