Dupondius - Severus Alexander P M TR P COS P P S C, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDupondius (1⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#389, OCRE#ric.4.sa.389
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (222)  - -
Catalog ID6539316230
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