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Dupondius - Antoninus Pius SICILIA COS II S C; Sicilia
139 year| Bronze | 12.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 139 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sicilia, with triskelis on head, standing left, holding crown and poppies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SICILIA COS II S C
Translation:
Sicilia. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Sicily. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to commemorate the provinces of the Roman Empire. The coin , specifically, was minted in Sicily, which was an important province in the Roman Empire at the time. The coin's design features an image of Antoninus Pius on one side and a representation of the province of Sicily on the other, which includes a depiction of a wheat ear and a palm tree, symbolizing the island's rich agricultural resources. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
