Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Septimius Severus 628

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 628

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

193 AD-196 AD

Mint

Emisa

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

IVLIA DOMNA AVG

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

Reverse

MONETA AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 628 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (193 AD-196 AD), struck at the Emisa mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, seated left, holding scales in extended 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 628?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 628 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (193 AD-196 AD) struck at the Emisa mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 628.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 628?: 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, seated left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription MONETA AVG. Portrait type: draped.