What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 844 (dupondius)?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 844 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.76g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Dupondius, Fecunditas (RIC IV 844)

Obverse

Reverse

Martin von Wagner Museum, Universität Würzburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 844 (dupondius)

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

193 AD-196 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.76g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA DOMNA AVG

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

Reverse

FECVNDITAS S C

Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, holding a child in her arms; a second child stands before her

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 844 (dupondius) is a dupondius of Septimius Severus (193 AD-196 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, holding a child in her arms; a second child stands before her. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.76g, 24mm 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 844 (dupondius)?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 844 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Septimius Severus (193 AD-196 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 844 (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 844 (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA DOMNA AVG. The reverse depicts Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, holding a child in her arms; a second child stands before her with the inscription FECVNDITAS S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 844 (dupondius)?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 844 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.76g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.