What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 664?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 664 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.23g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Dupondius (RIC IV 664)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 664

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

194 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.23g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES L SEPT SEV PERT AVG

Head of Septimius Severus, radiate, right

Reverse

SAECVLO FRVGIFERO COS II S C

Saeculum Frugiferum, radiate, naked to waist, standing left, holding caduceus and corn-ears in right hand and trident in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 664 is a dupondius of Septimius Severus (194 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Saeculum Frugiferum, radiate, naked to waist, standing left, holding caduceus and corn-ears in right hand and trident in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.23g, 25mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 664?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 664 is a Bronze Dupondius of Septimius Severus (194 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 664.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 664?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES L SEPT SEV PERT AVG. The reverse depicts Saeculum Frugiferum, radiate, naked to waist, standing left, holding caduceus and corn-ears in right hand and trident in left hand with the inscription SAECVLO FRVGIFERO COS II S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 664?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 664 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.23g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.