Dupondius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VIIII COS III P P S C, Sol

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year230
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#501, OCRE#ric.4.sa.501
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, radiate, draped over left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG
(Translation: Imperator Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, head left, standing front, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VIIII COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (230)  - -
Catalog ID4968938970
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