Severus Alexander Dupondius, Felicitas reverse
RIC IV Severus Alexander 682 · 222 AD-235 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA
Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, on crescent, right
Reverse
FELICITAS TEMP S C
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Severus Alexander 682 is a dupondius of Severus Alexander (222 AD-235 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.78g, 19mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Severus Alexander 682?
- RIC IV Severus Alexander 682 is a Bronze Dupondius of Severus Alexander (222 AD-235 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 682.
- How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 682?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS TEMP S C. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 682?
- RIC IV Severus Alexander 682 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.78g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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