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Dupondius - Hadrian VIRTVTI AVGVSTIS C; Virtus
| 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#254842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVTI AVGVSTI
S C
Translation:
Virtuti Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
To the courage of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Emperor Hadrian (VIRTVTI AVGVSTIS C; Virtus) from Rome, minted between 119-120 AD, is an interesting artifact from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD). One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of Orichalcum, a metal that was highly valued in ancient times for its durability and rarity. Orichalcum was a bronze-like alloy composed of copper, zinc, and sometimes small amounts of gold or silver. The use of this metal for the coin's minting signifies the importance of Hadrian's rule and the wealth of the Roman Empire during that period. The coin's weight of 12.5 grams also speaks to the precision and standardization of Roman coinage during this time.
