AE Dupondius, Rome Mint, CE 228, 10.91g
RIC 601, RCV 8052
O: IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG
R: RESTITVTOR MON SC
Of this historical issue Van Meter writes that it refers to the "monetary reforms of ca. CE 229, which involved an expanded issue of dupondii" (p.214). Sear writes after 8032 that "The fact that the commemoration of Alexander's 'restoration' of the coinage is confined to the dupondius would seem to suggest a connection with this denomination, though the precise nature of such a reform is certainly not immediately apparent. A refurbishment of the mint itself is an alternative possibility, though it is curious that this was not recorded on a fuller range of denominations." (p. 660), after 8052 he continues "If the reference is to a renovation of the mint itself then this seemingly incongruous reverse type might represent a statue erected at the facility in honour of the emperor."
This coin has been a part of my collection since 1974 when it was purchased for $7.50
Ex: Ex: Max Schlachter (1919-1987)/Plaza Stamp & Coin.
86 Congress Street
Bridgeport, CT
86 Congress Street
Bridgeport, CT
