© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XIX COS IIII S C; Providentia
| Bronze | 11.8 g | 26 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 11.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Providentia, standing left, pointing with right hand at large globe and holding sceptre.
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
Mass varies: 10.456–15.47 g;Diameter varies: 25–27.25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and forward planning, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on planning and preparing for the future, perhaps in response to external threats or internal challenges.
