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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII S C; Indulgentia
| Bronze | 12.8 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 152-153 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.8 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Indulgentia, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding transverse sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII S C
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Indulgence of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.36–14.48 g;Diameter varies: 27–30 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Antoninus Pius coin features an image of the Roman goddess Indulgentia on the reverse side, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Indulgentia was a minor goddess who was associated with forgiveness and mercy, and her appearance on the coin may suggest that Antoninus Pius was promoting a message of clemency and tolerance during his reign.
