Septimius Severus Dupondius, Hilaritas reverse
RIC IV Septimius Severus 877 (dupondius) · 196 AD-211 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right
Reverse
HILARITAS S C
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Septimius Severus 877 (dupondius) is a dupondius of Septimius Severus (196 AD-211 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.31g.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Septimius Severus 877 (dupondius)?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 877 (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 877 (dupondius).
- How do you identify RIC IV Septimius Severus 877 (dupondius)?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription HILARITAS S C. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Septimius Severus 877 (dupondius)?
- RIC IV Septimius Severus 877 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.31g, die axis 6 h, struck.
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