What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 181?

RIC IV Severus Alexander 181 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.49g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Severus Alexander Aureus — RIC IV Severus Alexander 181

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 181

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Aureus

Date

222 AD-228 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

2.49g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG

Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear reversed in right hand and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 181 is an aureus of Severus Alexander (222 AD-228 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear reversed in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 2.49g, 17mm diameter.

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 181?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 181 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 181.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 181?: The obverse depicts Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear reversed in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 181?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 181 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.49g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.