Dupondius or As - Antoninus Pius and Hadrian HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
138 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 138 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Translation:
Hadrianus Augustus, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two Roman emperors, Antoninus Pius and Hadrian, on opposite sides. This was a common practice during the Roman Empire, known as "joint rule," where two emperors would rule together, often as a way to establish a smooth transition of power or to honor a deceased emperor. The coin's design highlights the unity and cooperation between the two leaders, reflecting the political stability and strength of the Roman Empire during their reign.
