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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS III ANNONA AVG S C; Annona
| 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 | 119-120 |
| 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#254798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 III
ANNONA AVG
S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Emperor Hadrian (PONT MAX TR POT COS III ANNONA AVG S C; Annona) (119-120) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Orichalcum weighing 12.5 g has an interesting fact that the image of Annona, the goddess of grain, on the reverse side of the coin symbolizes the importance of agriculture and abundance during Hadrian's reign.
