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Dupondius - Antoninus Pius CONG AVG VIIII COS IIII S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 12.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160-161 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, standing left, holding account-board and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONG AVG VIIII COS IIII S C
Translation:
Congiarium Augustorum Nonum, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
The ninth congiarium (distribution of money to the civilians) of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The inclusion of this image on the coin may suggest that Antoninus Pius's reign was marked by economic prosperity and generosity towards the citizens of Rome.
