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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius VOTA SOL DECENN II COS IIII S C
| Bronze | 12.8 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 | 12.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261366 |
|---|---|
| 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 DECENN 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 the Roman goddess Sol on the obverse (front side), which is fitting since the name "Antoninus Pius" means "Pious Antoninus" in Latin. Sol was the goddess of the sun and was often depicted driving a chariot pulled by four horses. The inclusion of Sol on the coin may have been a nod to the Roman Empire's association with the power and radiance of the sun.
