Dupondius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XIX COS IIII S C; Pax
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 155-156 |
| 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#261291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIX COS IIII S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 19th 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 the goddess Pax, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the idea of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes an image of Pax holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizes the emperor's efforts to maintain peace and stability within the empire's borders.
