Dupondius - Antoninus Pius GENIO SENATVS S C; Genius
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius of the Senate, togate, standing, left, holding up branch in right hand and sceptre, nearly vertical, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO SENATVS S C
Translation:
Genio Senatus. Senatus Consultum.
To the Genius (guardian spirit) of the senate. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Antoninus Pius and the Genius of the Senate is notable for its depiction of the Roman Empire's symbol of the Senate, the Genius Senatus, on the reverse side. This image represents the power and authority of the Roman Senate and highlights the importance of the Senate in the governance of the empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
