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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Hadrian PIETAS AVGVSTI S C; Pietas
121 year| 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 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#255038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, standing right before altar, raising one hand and holding box of incense in the other hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVGVSTI
S C
Translation:
Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the Emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Hadrian coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and the efforts of the Roman Empire to promote them through their currency.
