Severus Alexander Aureus, Providentia (RIC IV 251)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 251

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Aureus

Date

231 AD-235 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Obverse

IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG

Head of Severus Alexander, larueate, right

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA AVG

Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding corn-ears in right hand and anchor in left hand; on ground, modius

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 251 is an aureus of Severus Alexander (231 AD-235 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding corn-ears in right hand and anchor in left hand; on ground, 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 251?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 251 is a Gold Aureus of Severus Alexander (231 AD-235 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 251.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 251?: The obverse depicts Head of Severus Alexander, larueate, right with the inscription IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding corn-ears in right hand and anchor in left hand; on ground, modius with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVG.