Dupondius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XI COS IIII S C; Annona
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-148 |
| 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#261167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, standing left, holding corn-ears and rudder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XI COS IIII S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin , which features Antoninus Pius and was minted in Rome between 147-148 AD, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Annona on the reverse side. Annona was the Roman goddess of grain and the harvest, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of agriculture and food production in the Roman Empire during this time period.