What is RIC IV Severus Alexander 43?

RIC IV Severus Alexander 43 is a Gold Aureus of Severus Alexander (224 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 43.

Severus Alexander Aureus (RIC IV 43)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 43

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Aureus

Date

224 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG

Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

P M TR P III COS P P

Severus Alexander, laureate, in military attire with cloak behind back, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear reversed in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 43 is an aureus of Severus Alexander (224 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Severus Alexander, laureate, in military attire with cloak behind back, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear reversed in left hand.

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 43?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 43 is a Gold Aureus of Severus Alexander (224 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 43.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 43?: The obverse depicts Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. The reverse depicts Severus Alexander, laureate, in military attire with cloak behind back, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear reversed in left hand with the inscription P M TR P III COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.