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RIC IV Severus Alexander 144

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Severus Alexander 144. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Severus Alexander. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right, with the legend IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG.

The reverse shows jupiter, half-draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand, with the legend IOVI VLTORI.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Severus Alexander ruled as Roman emperor from 222 until 235 AD, becoming the last ruler of the Severan dynasty. Ascending the throne at the age of 13 after the murder of his cousin Elagabalus, his thirteen-year reign was the longest of a sole emperor since Antoninus Pius. This coinage was produced at the mint of Rome under his imperial authority.

This piece features the imperial title "IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG" on the obverse, paired with a reverse depicting Jupiter seated with Victory and a spear, inscribed with the legend "IOVI VLTORI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Severus Alexander

Design

Obverse
Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
Jupiter, half-draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG
Reverse legend
IOVI VLTORI

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Severus Alexander 144
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG
Reverse legend to match
IOVI VLTORI
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC IV Severus Alexander 143

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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