Septimius Severus Dupondius, Victory (RIC IV 809)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 809

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

211 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

SEVERVS PIVS AVG

Head of Septimius Severus, radiate, right

Reverse

VICT BRIT P M TR P XIX COS III P P S C

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding in both hands vexillum; on each side of her, bound captive

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 809 is a dupondius of Septimius Severus (211 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding in both hands vexillum; on each side of her, bound captive.

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 809?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 809 is a Bronze Dupondius of Septimius Severus (211 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 809.
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 809?: The obverse depicts Head of Septimius Severus, radiate, right with the inscription SEVERVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding in both hands vexillum; on each side of her, bound captive with the inscription VICT BRIT P M TR P XIX COS III P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.