What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 875 (dupondius)?

RIC IV Septimius Severus 875 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.88g, diameter 26mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Septimius Severus Dupondius, Fortuna (RIC IV 875)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Septimius Severus 875 (dupondius)

Ruler

Septimius Severus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

196 AD-211 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.88g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA AVGVSTA

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

Reverse

FORTVNAE FELICI S C

Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding cornucopiae in right hand and rudder set on globe in left hand; at feet, child; behind, statuette on column

About This Type

This RIC IV Septimius Severus 875 (dupondius) is a dupondius of Septimius Severus (196 AD-211 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding cornucopiae in right hand and rudder set on globe in left hand; at feet, child; behind, statuette on column. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.88g, 26mm 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 875 (dupondius)?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 875 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Septimius Severus (196 AD-211 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Septimius Severus 875 (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 875 (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding cornucopiae in right hand and rudder set on globe in left hand; at feet, child; behind, statuette on column with the inscription FORTVNAE FELICI S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 875 (dupondius)?: RIC IV Septimius Severus 875 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.88g, diameter 26mm, die axis 1 h, struck.