What is RIC IV Severus Alexander 103?

RIC IV Severus Alexander 103 is a Gold Aureus of Severus Alexander (230 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 103.

Severus Alexander Aureus — RIC IV Severus Alexander 103

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 103

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Aureus

Date

230 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG

Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right

Reverse

P M TR P VIIII COS III P P

Severus Alexander (dressed as Romulus?), bare-headed, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 103 is an aureus of Severus Alexander (230 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Severus Alexander (dressed as Romulus?), bare-headed, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 Severus Alexander 103?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 103 is a Gold Aureus of Severus Alexander (230 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 103.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 103?: The obverse depicts Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG. The reverse depicts Severus Alexander (dressed as Romulus?), bare-headed, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription P M TR P VIIII COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.