Severus Alexander Aureus — RIC IV Severus Alexander 131

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 131

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Aureus

Date

222 AD-228 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG

Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

ANNONA AVG

Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 131 is an aureus of Severus Alexander (222 AD-228 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius.

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 131?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 131 is a Gold Aureus of Severus Alexander (222 AD-228 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 131.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 131?: The obverse depicts Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius with the inscription ANNONA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.