Dupondius or As - Antoninus Pius TRIB POT COS CONCORD S C; Concordia
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#257165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting on cornucopia; sometimes below throne, cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRIB POT COS
CONCORD
S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Concordia. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul, harmony. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As of Antoninus Pius featuring Concordia on the reverse was issued during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD. This period saw a significant increase in trade, commerce, and cultural exchange throughout the empire, which is reflected in the imagery and symbolism used on coins like this one. The Concordia on the reverse, for example, represents the unity and harmony that existed between the Roman people and their rulers during this time.