Dupondius - Severus Alexander P M TR P X COS III P P S C; Sol
231 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 231 |
| 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#279628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, head left, standing front, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P X COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth 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 X COS III P P S C; Sol) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it showcases the emperor's efforts to stabilize the Roman economy during a time of high inflation. The coin's design, with the emperor's image on one side and the goddess Sol on the other, symbolizes the emperor's connection to the divine and his commitment to restoring the empire's economic prosperity.
