Dupondius - Antoninus Pius BONO EVENTVI S C; Bonus Eventus
| Bronze | 10.7 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bonus Eventus, standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONO EVENTVI S C
Translation:
Boni Eventui. Senatus Consultum.
Of good success. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin of Antoninus Pius featuring the inscription "BONO EVENTVI S C" is notable for its rare depiction of a Roman emperor with a beard. Most coins from this period show emperors with clean-shaven faces, making this coin a unique representation of the emperor's personal style.
