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RIC IV Septimius Severus 142A

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Septimius Severus 142A. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Septimius Severus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right, with the legend L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX.

The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand; at feet, left, captive, with the legend VICT PARTHICAE.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Septimius Severus reigned as Roman emperor from 193 to 211, taking power after the death of Pertinax during the Year of the Five Emperors. Following civil conflicts against rivals Pescennius Niger and Clodius Albinus, Severus conducted military campaigns in the east against the Parthian Empire. These operations culminated in the sacking of the Parthian capital, Ctesiphon, in 197 and expanded Rome's eastern frontier to the Tigris.

Struck at the mint of Rome, this silver denarius formed part of the standard Roman silver coinage in circulation. The coin commemorates the military successes of Severus in the east, bearing the obverse legend "L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX" and the reverse legend "VICT PARTHICAE".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand; at feet, left, captive
Obverse legend
L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX
Reverse legend
VICT PARTHICAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 142A
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX
Reverse legend to match
VICT PARTHICAE
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 Septimius Severus 514

    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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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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