Dupondius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VIII COS III P P S C; Libertas
229 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 229 |
| 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#279598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and transverse spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Severus Alexander (P M TR P VIII COS III P P S C; Libertas) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it showcases the emperor's efforts to promote the cult of Libertas, or liberty, which was a central theme in his reign. The image of Libertas on the coin's reverse side highlights the importance of this ideal in Roman society during that time.