© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius SALVS AVGVSTI S C; Salus
| Bronze | 12.6 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 | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.6 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, seated left, feeding snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Salus Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Health of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.43–12.68 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin was a common currency used throughout the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius (138-144 AD). It was made of bronze and had a distinctive design featuring the image of Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being, on one side, and the emperor's name and title on the other. The coin was used for everyday transactions and was an important symbol of the Roman Empire's economic power and influence.
