© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius GENIVS POPVLI ROMANI S C; Genius
| Bronze | 13.8 g | 26 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 | 13.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Genius of the Roman People, naked to the waist, standing, front, head right, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIVS POPVLI ROMANI S C
Translation:
Genius Populi Romani. Senatus Consultum.
The Genius (guardian spirit) of the Roman people. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.82–16.56 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Fortuna on its reverse side, which symbolizes good luck and prosperity.
