Severus Alexander Dupondius, Victory (RIC IV 621)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 621

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

222 AD-231 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG

Bust of Severus Alexander, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 621 is a dupondius of Severus Alexander (222 AD-231 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

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 621?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 621 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 621.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 621?: The obverse depicts Bust of Severus Alexander, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.