Dupondius - Severus Alexander PONTIF MAX TR P III C OS P P S C; Pax
224 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 224 |
| 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#279503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P III C OS P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third 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 reign of Severus Alexander (222-235 AD) was marked by constant wars, political instability, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period remained consistent in its design and quality, with the Dupondius being one of the most widely circulated coins of the time. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used in everyday transactions during such a tumultuous period in history.