Dupondius - Aurelianus and Ulpia Severina SEVERINA AVG
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Empress | Severina (Ulpia Severina) (274-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Severina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SEVERINA AVG
Translation:
Severina Augusta.
[Ulpia] Severina, the venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Aurelianus and Ulpia Severina (SEVERINA AVG) was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Empire's "Crisis of the Third Century," a period of political instability, external threats, and economic turmoil that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite the challenges of this era, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins that showcased its leaders and their achievements, highlighting the empire's resilience and determination to persevere.
