Dupondius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VI COS II P P S C; Mars
227 year| Bronze | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 227 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VI COS II P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.28–9.14 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Severus Alexander. This suggests that the coin was likely minted during a time of military conflict or expansion, and the image of Mars was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman Empire.
