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RIC IV Septimius Severus 509

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Septimius Severus 509. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Septimius Severus. Mint: Laodicea ad Mare. The obverse shows head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right, with the legend L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX.

The reverse shows mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, resting right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand; captive seated under shield, with the legend MARTI VICTORI. The obverse shows head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right, with the legend L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX. The reverse shows mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, resting right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand; captive seated under shield, with the legend MARTI VICTORI.

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 served as Roman emperor from 193 to 211 after seizing power during the Year of the Five Emperors following the death of Pertinax. To secure and expand the empire, he eliminated rival claimants, annexed the Kingdom of Osroene, and waged war against the Parthian Empire, sacking Ctesiphon in 197. This denarius, the standard Roman silver denomination since its introduction around 211 BC, was produced at Laodicea ad Mare, historically known also as Laodicea in Syria.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Authority
Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, resting right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand; captive seated under shield
Obverse legend
L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX
Reverse legend
MARTI VICTORI

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 509
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX
Reverse legend to match
MARTI VICTORI
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

Denomination
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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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Recorded

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC IV Septimius Severus 134

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

  • RIC IV Septimius Severus 508

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

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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