Julia Domna Denarius, Fortuna reverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 624 · 193 AD-196 AD · Emisa · Issued under Septimius Severus
Obverse
Reverse
Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Obverse
IVLIA DOMNA AVG
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right
Reverse
FORTVN REDVC
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Septimius Severus 624 is a denarius of Julia Domna, issued under Septimius Severus (193 AD-196 AD), struck at the Emisa mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.04g.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 624?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 624 is a Silver Denarius of Julia Domna issued under Septimius Severus (193 AD-196 AD) struck at the Emisa mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 624.
- How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 624?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA DOMNA AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORTVN REDVC. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 624?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 624 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.04g, struck.
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