Dupondius - Hadrian HILARITAS P R COS III S C; Hilaritas
| 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 | 128-129 |
| 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#255495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, rarely naked to waist, standing left, holding palm and cornucopia; flanking her, male and female children grasping her palm and dress respectively.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HILARITAS P R
COS III
S C
Translation:
Hilaritas Populi Romani. Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Joy of the Roman people. Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Hadrian coin features an image of the Roman goddess Hilaritas (Hilarity) on its reverse side, which is quite unusual for a Roman coin. This is because Hilaritas was not a widely recognized deity in ancient Rome, and her appearance on the coin may suggest that Hadrian was promoting her cult or emphasizing the importance of joy and happiness during his reign.