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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius AFRICA COS II S C; Africa
139 year| Bronze | 14.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 139 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Africa, wearing elephant-skin head-dress, standing left, holding crown in extended right hand and corn-ears in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AFRICA COS II S C
Translation:
Africa. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Africa. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Antoninus Pius (AFRICA COS II S C; Africa) (139) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Africa, which is a personification of the continent, on its reverse side. This image was used to symbolize the Roman Empire's expansion and control over the African territories. The coin's design highlights the importance of Africa in the Roman Empire's economy and political agenda during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
