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

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year231
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDupondius (1⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#514f, OCRE#ric.4.sa.514f
Obverse descriptionHead of Severus Alexander, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Alexander Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Aemilianus, the pious, 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 X COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (231)  - -
Catalog ID3072138610
Comments