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Dupondius - Hadrian COS IIIS C; Aequitas and Moneta
| 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 | 125-127 |
| 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#255357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COS III
S C
Translation:
Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin features an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on one side, and Moneta, the goddess of money and coinage, on the other. This symbolizes the importance of fairness and justice in financial transactions and highlights the role of the Roman Empire in regulating and overseeing the economy.
