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RIC IV Septimius Severus 562 (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Septimius Severus 562 (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 AVGVSTA.

The reverse shows julia Domna, towered (as Cybele), draped, seated left in quadriga of lions, holding branch in right hand, with the legend MATER AVGG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Together with his second wife, Julia Domna, Severus established the Severan dynasty. Their two sons, Caracalla and Geta, were elevated to the rank of Augustus in 198 and 209 respectively, eventually succeeding Severus under the counsel of Julia Domna.

Produced at the mint of Rome, this silver denarius formed part of the standard Roman silver coinage that had circulated since the Second Punic War. The coin features Julia Domna, bearing the obverse legend "IVLIA AVGVSTA". The reverse depicts her towered as Cybele, seated in a quadriga drawn by lions and holding a branch, accompanied by the inscription "MATER AVGG".

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
Julia Domna, towered (as Cybele), draped, seated left in quadriga of lions, holding branch in right hand
Obverse legend
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse legend
MATER AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 562 (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse legend to match
MATER AVGG
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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