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RIC IV Septimius Severus 364

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Septimius Severus 364. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Septimius Severus. Mint: Emisa. The obverse shows head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right, with the legend IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II.

The reverse shows spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left hand, with the legend BONA SPES. The obverse shows head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right, with the legend IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II. The reverse shows spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left hand, with the legend BONA SPES.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Lucius Septimius Severus ruled as Roman emperor from 193 to 211 after seizing power during the Year of the Five Emperors. To secure and consolidate his authority across the empire, he fought civil wars against rival claimants, defeating Pescennius Niger in Cilicia in 194 and Clodius Albinus in Gaul in 197. Severus also campaigned extensively in the East, annexing Osroene and waging war against the Parthian Empire. This silver denarius was produced at the Syrian mint of Emesa.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Emisa
Authority
Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II
Reverse legend
BONA SPES

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 364
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II
Reverse legend to match
BONA SPES
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. 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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Weight
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