Dupondius - Antoninus Pius TR POT 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 | 145-161 |
| 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#261121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, standing left, between two children, holding two children in arms.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin of Antoninus Pius (145-161 AD) features an image of the goddess Pietas on the reverse side, which is a representation of the Roman virtue of piety and devotion to the gods. This coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of relative peace and prosperity, and the image of Pietas was meant to symbolize the importance of maintaining religious traditions and values.
