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#255499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hilaritas standing left, holding palm and sceptre; 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 the reverse side, which is a unique feature among Roman coins. Hilaritas was a minor goddess who was associated with joy, cheerfulness, and good humor, and her image on the coin may have been intended to promote a sense of happiness and well-being among the Roman people during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.