What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 802?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 802 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.99g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Dupondius, Roma (RIC IV 802)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 802

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

210 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.99g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SEVERVS PIVS AVG

Head of Septimius Severus, radiate, right

Reverse

P M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated right on throne holding palladium in right hand and vertical spear in left hand; before her, captive, draped, kneeling left, raising both hands

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 802 is a dupondius of Septimius Severus (210 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated right on throne holding palladium in right hand and vertical spear in left hand; before her, captive, draped, kneeling left, raising both hands. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.99g, 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.

All Septimius Severus coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 802?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 802 is a Bronze Dupondius of Septimius Severus (210 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 802.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 802?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, radiate, right with the inscription SEVERVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated right on throne holding palladium in right hand and vertical spear in left hand; before her, captive, draped, kneeling left, raising both hands with the inscription P M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 802?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 802 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.99g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.