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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII VOTA S C
| Bronze | 11.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 148-149 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, standing left, sacrificing with patera over tripod, left arm at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII VOTA S C
Translation:
Consul Quartum. Vota. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the fourth time. Vows (prayers). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin , issued during the reign of Antoninus Pius, features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), which symbolizes the city of Rome and its importance as the capital of the Roman Empire.
