Severus Alexander Dupondius, Vesta (RIC IV 709)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 709

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

222 AD-235 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA

Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right

Reverse

VESTA S C

Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and transverse spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 709 is a dupondius of Severus Alexander (222 AD-235 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and transverse spear 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 709?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 709 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 709.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 709?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and transverse spear in left hand with the inscription VESTA S C. Portrait type: diademed.