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Dupondius - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS II ANNONA AVG S C; Annona
117 year| Orichalcum | 12 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 117 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#254734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Annona standing left, holding corn ears and cornucopia; at feet to left, modius, corn ears, and poppy; behind right, prow of ship.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PONT MAX TR POT COS II
ANNONA AVG
S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that the Dupondius was a widely used denomination during the Roman Empire, and this particular coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD). The image on the coin depicts Annona, the goddess of grain and fertility, which highlights the importance of agriculture and food supply in the Roman Empire. Additionally, the use of Orichalcum, a copper-based alloy, in the coin's minting process was a common practice during this time period.
