Severus Alexander Denarius, Victory reverse
RIC IV Severus Alexander 302c · 222 AD-235 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG
Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
VICTORIA AVG
Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Severus Alexander 302c is a denarius of Severus Alexander (222 AD-235 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.32g, 18mm diameter.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Severus Alexander 302c?
- RIC IV Severus Alexander 302c 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 302c.
- How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 302c?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 302c?
- RIC IV Severus Alexander 302c was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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