Dupondius - Severus Alexander and Julia Mamaea (FIDES MILITVM; Jupiter) (222-235) front Dupondius - Severus Alexander and Julia Mamaea (FIDES MILITVM; Jupiter) (222-235) back
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Dupondius - Severus Alexander and Julia Mamaea FIDES MILITVM; Jupiter

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
222-235
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
References
Numista
N#279847
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Severus Alexander, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand; crowned by soldier and sacrificing at altar before Jupiter, standing, holdling thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind, standard.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FIDES MILITVM

Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the Roman Empire.