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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS IIII S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | 10.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS IIII S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth 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 and Fortuna was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana. This period lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD and saw the empire reach its greatest extent, with Antoninus Pius being one of the most successful and respected emperors of the time. The coin's design, featuring Fortuna, the goddess of luck and prosperity, reflects the positive economic and social conditions of the era.
