RIC IV Severus Alexander 302c Severus Alexander obverse, Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right Obverse
RIC IV Severus Alexander 302c Severus Alexander reverse, Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath in right h... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Severus Alexander 302c
Ruler
Severus Alexander
Denomination
Denarius
Date
222 AD-235 AD
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.32g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

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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