What is RIC IV Severus Alexander 690?

RIC IV Severus Alexander 690 is a Bronze As of Severus Alexander (222 AD-235 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 690.

How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 690?

The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, left with the inscription IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Mamaea, seated left; before, two standards; behind, standing figure with the inscription MATER CASTORVM. Portrait type: diademed.

Severus Alexander As, Mamaea reverse (RIC IV 690)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 690

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Date

222 AD-235 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA

Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, left

Reverse

MATER CASTORVM

Mamaea, seated left; before, two standards; behind, standing figure

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 690 is an as of Severus Alexander (222 AD-235 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mamaea, seated left; before, two standards; behind, standing figure.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 690?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 690 is a Bronze As of Severus Alexander (222 AD-235 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 690.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 690?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, left with the inscription IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Mamaea, seated left; before, two standards; behind, standing figure with the inscription MATER CASTORVM. Portrait type: diademed.