Severus Alexander Denarius — RIC IV Severus Alexander 151a

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 151a

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Denarius

Date

222 AD-228 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG

Head of Severus Alexander, laureate, right

Reverse

LIBERTAS AVG

Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 151a is a denarius of Severus Alexander (222 AD-228 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Severus Alexander 151a?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 151a is a Silver Denarius of Severus Alexander (222 AD-228 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 151a.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 151a?: The obverse depicts Head of Severus Alexander, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription LIBERTAS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.