What is RIC IV Severus Alexander 58?

RIC IV Severus Alexander 58 is a Gold Aureus of Severus Alexander (226 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 58.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 58?

RIC IV Severus Alexander 58 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.37g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Severus Alexander Aureus, Nymphaeum (RIC IV 58)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 58

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Aureus

Date

226 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.37g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG

Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

P M TR P V COS II P P

Nymphaeum of Severus Alexander, in front semi-circular basin; in wings of buildings in three tiers, surmounted by standing figure, top and center tiers of two arches with statues, bottom tier decorated with dots; both sides seen in perspective, in center three arches with two statues in central arch, one in each side arch; on roof, facing quadriga with statuary on either side

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 58 is an aureus of Severus Alexander (226 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Nymphaeum of Severus Alexander, in front semi-circular basin; in wings of buildings in three tiers, surmounted by standing figure, top and center tiers of two arches with statues, bottom tier decorated with dots; both sides seen in perspective, in center three arches with two statues in central arch, one in each side arch; on roof, facing quadriga with statuary on either side. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.37g, 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 58?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 58 is a Gold Aureus of Severus Alexander (226 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 58.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 58?: The obverse depicts Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. The reverse depicts Nymphaeum of Severus Alexander, in front semi-circular basin; in wings of buildings in three tiers, surmounted by standing figure, top and center tiers of two arches with statues, bottom tier decorated with dots; both sides seen in perspective, in center three arches with two statues in central arch, one in each side arch; on roof, facing quadriga with statuary on either side with the inscription P M TR P V COS II P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 58?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 58 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.37g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.