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Dupondius - Severus Alexander IOVI PROPVGNATORI S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 12.3 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 231-235 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.3 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, walking left, looking back, holding thunderbolt in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI PROPVGNATORI S C
Translation:
Iovi Propugnatori. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter, the defender. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.58–13.9 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 thunder, on one side, and an image of the emperor Severus Alexander on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, which lasted from 231 to 235 AD, and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Roman Empire.
