© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius HONORI AVG COS IIII S C; Honos
| Bronze | 12.9 g | 25 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 12.9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Honos, draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in extended right hand and cornucopiae, tip turned away from body, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONORI AVG COS IIII S C
Translation:
Honori Augusti. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
To honour, the venerable. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.47–14.06 g;Diameter varies: 24–25.52 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Antoninus Pius coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire. It was a widely used denomination and was minted in large quantities, making it a common find for collectors today.
