Dupondius or As - Antoninus Pius TRIB POT COS PIETAS S C; Pietas
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#257180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, standing right, raising hand and holding incense box; to left, altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRIB POT COS
PIETAS
S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Pietas. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul. Piety. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As coin featuring Antoninus Pius (TRIB POT COS PIETAS S C; Pietas) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the ideals of piety and virtue. The coin's design, which includes a depiction of Pietas (the personification of piety) on the reverse, reflects this focus on promoting moral values. This coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the importance of piety in Roman culture and the efforts of the Roman Empire to promote this value through its currency.
