RIC IV Severus Alexander 112d — Severus Alexander Denarius
RIC IV Severus Alexander 112d · 232 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
P M TR P XI COS III P P
Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Severus Alexander 112d is a denarius of Severus Alexander (232 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.83g, 21mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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 Severus Alexander 112d?
- RIC IV Severus Alexander 112d is a Silver Denarius of Severus Alexander (232 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 112d.
- How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 112d?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription P M TR P XI COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 112d?
- RIC IV Severus Alexander 112d was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.83g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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