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Dupondius - Antoninus Pius PIETATI AVG COS IIII S C; Pietas
| Bronze | 12.1 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160-161 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.1 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and child 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
Mass varies: 11.78–12.36 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin was a common denomination in the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius, and it was often used to pay soldiers and civil servants. The coin's design features the image of Pietas, the goddess of duty and devotion, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the emperor's commitment to his people and the empire's values.
