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Dupondius - Severus Alexander MON RESTITVTA S C; Moneta
| Bronze | 11.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-231 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON RESTITVTA S C
Translation:
Moneta Restituta. Senatus Consultum.
The restored mint. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.04–11.1 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Severus Alexander was minted during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of the emperor and the goddess Moneta, reflects the imperial propaganda efforts of the time, which aimed to promote the idea of the emperor as a divine and powerful leader. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the Dupondius coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency, and its design has been preserved in many surviving examples found in archaeological excavations.
