Severus Alexander Denarius — RIC IV Severus Alexander 187

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 187

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Denarius

Date

228 AD-231 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Obverse

IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG

Head of Severus Alexander, larueate, right

Reverse

ANNONA AVG

Annona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; right foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 187 is a denarius of Severus Alexander (228 AD-231 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; right foot on prow.

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 187?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 187 is a Silver Denarius of Severus Alexander (228 AD-231 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 187.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 187?: The obverse depicts Head of Severus Alexander, larueate, right with the inscription IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; right foot on prow with the inscription ANNONA AVG.