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Dupondius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C; Victory
210 year| Bronze | 11 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding in both hands vexillum; on each side of her, bound captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Septimius Severus (P M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C; Victory) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 11 g has an interesting fact that the reverse side of the coin depicts Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military victories during the reign of Septimius Severus.
