Septimius Severus Denarius — RIC IV Septimius Severus 644

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 644

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

196 AD-202 AD

Mint

Laodiceia Ad Mare

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

IVLIA AVGVSTA

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

Reverse

PVDICITIA

Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, resting right hand on breast and left hand on arm of chair

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 644 is a denarius of Septimius Severus (196 AD-202 AD), struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint. The reverse depicts Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, resting right hand on breast and left hand on arm of chair.

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 644?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 644 is a Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (196 AD-202 AD) struck at the Laodiceia Ad Mare mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 644.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 644?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, resting right hand on breast and left hand on arm of chair with the inscription PVDICITIA. Portrait type: draped.