How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 630?

The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA DOMNA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription VENER VICT. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 630?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 630 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Septimius Severus 630

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 630

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

193 AD-196 AD

Mint

Emisa

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.81g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA DOMNA AVG

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

Reverse

VENER VICT

Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 630 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (193 AD-196 AD), struck at the Emisa mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.81g, 18mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 630?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 630 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 630.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 630?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA DOMNA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription VENER VICT. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 630?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 630 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.