© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Faustina the Younger AVGVSTI PII FIL S C; Salus
| Bronze | 11.7 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 | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTI PII FIL S C
Translation:
Augusti Pii Filius. Senatus Consultum.
Son of emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.53–12.81 g;Diameter varies: 25–27 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 Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on promoting health and prosperity for its citizens. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive material, suggests that it was intended for widespread circulation and use in everyday transactions.
