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Dupondius - Septimius Severus VICT BRIT P M TR P XIX COS III P P S C; Victory
211 year| Bronze | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding in both hands vexillum; on each side of her, bound captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT BRIT P M TR P XIX COS III P P S C
Translation:
Victoria Britannis. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Victory over the Britons. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.44–15.49 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Septimius Severus (VICT BRIT P M TR P XIX COS III P P S C; Victory) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 14 g has an interesting fact that the reverse side of the coin depicts a personification of Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a palm branch. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's military power and triumphs under the rule of Septimius Severus.
