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Dupondius - Antoninus Pius LIBERTAS COS IIII S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 11 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 | 154-155 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing right, holding pileus in extended right hand and extending left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS COS IIII S C
Translation:
Libertas. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Freedom. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.27–12.79 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Antoninus Pius and the goddess Libertas is notable for its depiction of the Roman Empire's values. The coin's reverse side shows Libertas holding a liberty pole and a rudder, symbolizing the empire's commitment to freedom and guidance. This imagery was particularly significant during Antoninus Pius' reign, as he was known for his fair and just rule, which helped to maintain peace and stability throughout the empire. The coin's design serves as a testament to the importance of libertas, or freedom, in Roman culture and highlights the ideals that the empire aimed to uphold.
