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RIC IV Septimius Severus 572 (aureus)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Septimius Severus 572 (aureus). Denomination: Aureus. 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 pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, dropping incense on lit altar at left and holding box in left hand, with the legend PIETAS AVGG.

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Historical context

Septimius Severus ruled as Roman emperor from 193 until 211, seizing power during the Year of the Five Emperors following the death of Pertinax. Born in Leptis Magna, he consolidated his rule across the Roman Empire and founded the Severan dynasty. His second wife was Julia Domna, with whom he had two sons, Caracalla and Geta, who both became co-emperors before succeeding their father.

This gold aureus was produced at the Rome mint under the authority of Septimius Severus. The obverse depicts Julia Domna with the legend "IVLIA AVGVSTA", while the reverse portrays Pietas sacrificing at an altar, accompanied by the inscription "PIETAS AVGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, dropping incense on lit altar at left and holding box in left hand
Obverse legend
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse legend
PIETAS AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 572 (aureus)
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse legend to match
PIETAS 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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