Dupondius - Hadrian COS III ANNONA AVG S C; Annona
| Orichalcum | 12.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 124-125 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#255278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona seated left, drawing out cloth full of breads (?); before her, attendant standing, helping with breads; behind, stern of ship.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COS III
ANNONA AVG
S C
Translation:
Consul Tertium. Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the third time. Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Emperor Hadrian (COS III ANNONA AVG S C; Annona) (124-125) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Orichalcum weighing 12.5 g is interesting because it highlights the importance of Annona, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, during Hadrian's reign. The coin's design featuring Annona on the reverse side, signifies the emperor's efforts to promote agriculture and abundance in the empire.