Dupondius - Antoninus Pius BRITANNIA COS IIII S C; Britannia
| Bronze | 10.4 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 154-155 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Britannia, seated left on rock, head propped on right hand, left hand on rock; to left, round shield and eagle-tipped sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIA COS IIII S C
Translation:
Britannia. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Britain. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9–12.67 g;Diameter varies: 24–25.4 mm;
Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Antoninus Pius and the goddess Britannia is notable for its rare and unique design. It's one of the few Roman coins that depicts a Roman Emperor with a provincial deity, highlighting the importance of the province of Britannia during that time. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features an image of Britannia holding a trident and a shield, which symbolizes the province's strength and its connection to the Roman Empire.