Dupondius - Hadrian (MONETA AVGVSTI S C; Moneta) (121) front Dupondius - Hadrian (MONETA AVGVSTI S C; Moneta) (121) back
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Dupondius - Hadrian MONETA AVGVSTI S C; Moneta

121 year
Orichalcum 12.5 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
121
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
References
Numista
N#255027
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA AVGVSTI
S C

Translation:
Moneta Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
The mint of the emperor. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Dupondius - Hadrian coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants, and it was also used for trade and commerce. It was an important coin in the Roman Empire's economy and was widely used throughout the empire.