Dupondius - Severus Alexander P M TR P IIII COS P P S C
225 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 225 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#279522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, in military attire, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear reversed in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Severus Alexander coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued in 225 AD, just a few years before the death of Emperor Severus Alexander, who was assassinated by his soldiers in 235 AD. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of the Roman Empire during this period.