Dupondius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XIIII COS IIII MON AVG S C; Moneta
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150-151 |
| 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#261205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIIII COS IIII MON AVG S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Quartum. Moneta Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fourth time. The venerable memory. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Antoninus Pius coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire. It was a widely used denomination and was minted in large quantities, making it a common find for collectors today.
