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Dupondius - Hadrian SALVS PVBLICA S C; Salus
| 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#254841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, standing left, stepping on globe, holding patera and holding rudder.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS PVBLICA
S C
Translation:
Salus Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Public health. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Emperor Hadrian (SALVS PVBLICA S C; Salus) from Rome, made of Orichalcum and weighing 12.5g, is interesting because it showcases the Roman Empire's advanced metalworking techniques. Orichalcum, an alloy of copper and zinc, was a valuable and durable material used in the production of coins during that time. The fact that this coin has survived for centuries and is still in circulation among collectors today is a testament to the Empire's craftsmanship and the coin's historical significance.
