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Dupondius - Antoninus Pius LIBERTAS COS IIII S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 13.5 g | - |
| 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 | 13.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
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: 13.11–13.88 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Libertas, who was a symbol of freedom and liberty in ancient Rome. The coin's design depicts Libertas standing left, holding a rod and a scepter, while her right hand is raised in a gesture of liberality. This image was meant to convey the idea of Antoninus Pius' rule as a time of peace and prosperity, where the people of Rome were free to live their lives without fear of oppression.
