© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius VICTORIA AVG S C; Victory
| Bronze | 11.8 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing in quadriga, galloping right, holding reins in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.5–12.71 g;Diameter varies: 25–26 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 the goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military successes and its dominance over other nations. The coin's design also includes the inscription "VICTORIA AVG S C," which stands for "Victory of the Emperor" in Latin. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the iconography and ideology of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
