Dupondius - Antoninus Pius PIETATI AVG COS IIII S C; Pietas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159-160 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and two children in left arm: to left and right, a small child standing, left, each raising right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETATI AVG COS IIII S C
Translation:
Pietati Augustae, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
To the venerable piety, consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin was a bronze coin that was introduced during the reign of Antoninus Pius and was used throughout the Roman Empire. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the goddess Pietas on the reverse side, which was a personification of the virtue of piety. This image was meant to symbolize the emperor's devotion to the Roman state religion and his commitment to upholding the traditional values of Roman society. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the emperor was a just and pious ruler, and it was a way for him to promote his image and ideology to the people.
