Dupondius - Antoninus Pius GENIVS POP ROMANI 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 | 145-161 |
| 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#261110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, standing front, head right, holding sceptre and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIVS POP ROMANI S C
Translation:
Genius Populi Romani. Senatus Consultum.
The Genius (guardian spirit) of the Roman people. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Roma on the reverse, which symbolizes the city of Rome and its importance to the Roman Empire.
