What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 601?

RIC IV Severus Alexander 601 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.73g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Severus Alexander Dupondius (RIC IV 601)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 601

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

222 AD-231 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.73g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG?

Head of Severus Alexander, radiate, with aegis?, right

Reverse

RESTITVTOR MON S C

Severus Alexander, in military attire, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 601 is a dupondius of Severus Alexander (222 AD-231 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Severus Alexander, in military attire, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.73g, 24mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Severus Alexander 601?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 601 is a Bronze Dupondius of Severus Alexander (222 AD-231 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 601.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 601?: The obverse depicts Head of Severus Alexander, radiate, with aegis?, right with the inscription IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG?. The reverse depicts Severus Alexander, in military attire, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription RESTITVTOR MON S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 601?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 601 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.73g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.