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RIC IV Septimius Severus 516

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Septimius Severus 516. 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 victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base, with the legend VICTORIAE AVGG FEL. 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, flying left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base, with the legend VICTORIAE AVGG FEL.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC IV Septimius Severus 144B (denarius).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Lucius Septimius Severus was Roman emperor from 193 to 211, seizing power during the Year of the Five Emperors following the death of Pertinax. After eliminating rival claimants, Severus conducted campaigns in the east against Osroene and the Parthian Empire, sacking Ctesiphon in 197 and extending the frontier to the Tigris.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Authority
Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base
Obverse legend
L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX
Reverse legend
VICTORIAE AVGG FEL

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 516
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIAE AVGG FEL
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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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC IV Septimius Severus 144B (denarius)

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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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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