Severus Alexander Denarius, Providentia (RIC IV 296)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 296

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Denarius

Date

222 AD-235 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG

Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 296 is a denarius of Severus Alexander (222 AD-235 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe and sceptre 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Severus Alexander 296?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 296 is a Silver Denarius of Severus Alexander (222 AD-235 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 296.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 296?: The obverse depicts Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.