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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius GENIO SENATVS S C; Genius
| Bronze | 12.9 g | 28 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 12.9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260933 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 9.536–14.68 g;Diameter varies: 26.35–30 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Senate's influence on the emperor's rule. The coin's reverse side features the inscription "GENIO SENATVS S C," which translates to "To the Genius of the Senate." This highlights the important role that the Senate played in the Roman Empire's governance and decision-making process. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the collaborative relationship between the emperor and the Senate, and how they worked together to maintain the empire's prosperity and stability.
