Dupondius - Philippus I IMP M IVL SEVERA AVG
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| 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#282357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Philip II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP M IVL SEVERA AVG
Translation:
Imperator Marcus Iulius, Severa Augusta.
Supreme commander (Imperator) Marcus Julius, the venerable Severa.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin was a widely used denomination during the Roman Empire, and it was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the 2nd century AD. The coin , which features Emperor Philippus I (also known as Philip the Arab), was minted between 244 and 249 AD. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of bronze, which was a common material for coins during the Roman Empire. However, the Dupondius coin was unique in that it was one of the first coins to feature a radiate crown on the emperor's head, which symbolized the power and authority of the Roman Empire. This design feature was later adopted by other coins minted during the empire, and it became a distinctive feature of Roman coinage.
