Severus Alexander Denarius, Venus reverse
RIC IV Severus Alexander 308 · 222 AD-235 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
IMP CAE MAR AV SEV ALX
Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
VENVS [CAEL]ISTIS
Venus, draped, standing left
About This Type
This RIC IV Severus Alexander 308 is a denarius of Severus Alexander (222 AD-235 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left.
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 308?
- RIC IV Severus Alexander 308 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 308.
- How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 308?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAE MAR AV SEV ALX. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left with the inscription VENVS [CAEL]ISTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
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