What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 342?

RIC IV Severus Alexander 342 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.08g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Severus Alexander Aureus, Juno reverse (RIC IV 342)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 342

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Aureus

Date

225 AD-235 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.08g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA MAMAEA AVG

Bust of Julia Mamaea, draped, right

Reverse

IVNO CONSERVATRIX

Juno, diademed, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 342 is an aureus of Severus Alexander (225 AD-235 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Juno, diademed, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.08g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 342?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 342 is a Gold Aureus of Severus Alexander (225 AD-235 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 342.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 342?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Mamaea, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. The reverse depicts Juno, diademed, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock with the inscription IVNO CONSERVATRIX. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 342?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 342 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.08g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.