Dupondius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VII COS II P P S C

€279,587.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year228
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDupondius (1⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.1 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#485, OCRE#ric.4.sa.485
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 descriptionSeverus Alexander, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand at lighted altar, holding roll in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VII COS II P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (228)  - -
Catalog ID6975463460
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