© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII S C
| Bronze | 10.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 158-159 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Figure standing on column in shrine.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII S C
Unabridged legend: Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin , issued during the reign of Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD), features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on the reverse side. This is significant because Libertas was a symbol of freedom and liberty, which was an important ideal in ancient Rome. The fact that this coin features her image suggests that the Roman Empire placed a high value on the idea of individual freedom and autonomy, at least in theory.
