Dupondius - Severus Alexander (PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P S C; Securitas) (223) front Dupondius - Severus Alexander (PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P S C; Securitas) (223) back
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Dupondius - Severus Alexander PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P S C; Securitas

223 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
223
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
References
Numista
N#279489
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Securitas, draped, seated left, by lighted altar, holding sceptre in right hand and supporting head with left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P S C

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Severus Alexander coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas on the reverse side, which represents the security and stability of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander.