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RIC IV Septimius Severus 536 (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Septimius Severus 536 (denarius). Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Septimius Severus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right, with the legend IVLIA DOMNA AVG.

The reverse shows venus, with drapery falling below hips, standing with back turned, head right, holding apple in extended right hand and palm sloped to the left in left hand, resting left elbow on column, with the legend VENERI VICTR.

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Historical context

After eliminating his rival claimants, Pescennius Niger and Clodius Albinus, he consolidated his authority across the empire. Together with his second wife, Julia Domna, he established the Severan dynasty, elevating their sons Caracalla and Geta as co-emperors during his reign.

Struck at the Rome mint, this silver denarius formed part of the standard Roman silver coinage that circulated from the Second Punic War until the mid-third century. The piece features Julia Domna on the obverse, accompanied by the inscription "IVLIA DOMNA AVG". The reverse depicts Venus holding an apple and a palm while leaning against a column, paired with the legend "VENERI VICTR".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right
Reverse
Venus, with drapery falling below hips, standing with back turned, head right, holding apple in extended right hand and palm sloped to the left in left hand, resting left elbow on column
Obverse legend
IVLIA DOMNA AVG
Reverse legend
VENERI VICTR

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 536 (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IVLIA DOMNA AVG
Reverse legend to match
VENERI VICTR
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.

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