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Dupondius - Aemilianus SPES PVBLICA S C; Spes
253 year| Bronze | 8.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Spes Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Hope of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Aemilianus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Aemilianus, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period of time in 253 AD. Despite his short reign, Aemilianus was able to issue a large number of coins, including the Dupondius - Aemilianus, which was a standard circulation coin made of bronze and weighed 8.4 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the goddess Spes (Hope) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during this period. The image of Spes was meant to symbolize the hope and optimism that the Roman people had in their leaders and the empire's future. Overall, the Dupondius - Aemilianus coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
