What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 332?

RIC IV Severus Alexander 332 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.89g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Severus Alexander Denarius, Fecunditas (RIC IV 332)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 332

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Denarius

Date

225 AD-235 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.89g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA MAMAEA AVG

Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right

Reverse

FECVND AVGVSTAE

Fecunditas, draped, seated left, extending right hand over child reaching up and resting left arm on seat

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 332 is a denarius of Severus Alexander (225 AD-235 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fecunditas, draped, seated left, extending right hand over child reaching up and resting left arm on seat. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.89g, 20mm 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 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 332?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 332 is a Silver Denarius of Severus Alexander (225 AD-235 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 332.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 332?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. The reverse depicts Fecunditas, draped, seated left, extending right hand over child reaching up and resting left arm on seat with the inscription FECVND AVGVSTAE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 332?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 332 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.89g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.