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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius VOTA SOL DEC II COS IIII S C
| Bronze | 15.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 158-159 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, standing left, sacrificing with patera over tripod, left arm at side; by altar, bull reclining.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SOL DEC II COS IIII S C
Translation:
Vota Soluta Decennalia Secunda, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) paid (fulfilled) for two decades of rule. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin features an image of Antoninus Pius, who was the Roman Emperor from 138 to 161 AD. He was known for his peaceful reign and his efforts to improve the Roman Empire's infrastructure, including building new roads and bridges. The coin's inscription, "VOTA SOL DEC II COS IIII S C," refers to the fact that Antoninus Pius was the consul for the second time in 158 AD, and that he was also the Pontifex Maximus, the highest religious authority in Rome.
