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RIC IV Septimius Severus 887 (as)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Septimius Severus 887 (as). Denomination: As. 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 venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding apple in extended right hand and drawing drapery from left shoulder with left hand, with the legend VENVS FELIX S C.

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Historical context

Lucius Septimius Severus ruled as Roman emperor from 193 until his death in 211, securing the imperial throne during the Year of the Five Emperors following the demise of Pertinax. Originally from Leptis Magna in Africa, he established the Severan dynasty with his second wife, Julia Domna, and their two sons, Caracalla and Geta.

Produced under the authority of Septimius Severus at the mint of Rome, this bronze as portrays Julia Domna, who advised her sons upon their succession. The obverse features her draped bust accompanied by the legend "IVLIA AVGVSTA". The reverse displays the goddess Venus, draped and holding an apple while drawing drapery from her left shoulder, framed by the inscription "VENVS FELIX S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding apple in extended right hand and drawing drapery from left shoulder with left hand
Obverse legend
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse legend
VENVS FELIX S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 887 (as)
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse legend to match
VENVS FELIX S C
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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