© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius or As - Hadrian ADVENTVI AVG ITALIAE S C; Italia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130-133 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, raising hand and holding scroll; facing him, Italia standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; between them, altar, usually with bull at the base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVI AVG ITALIAE
S C
Unabridged legend: Adventui Augusti Italiae. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor to Italy. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Italia on the reverse, which symbolizes the unity and power of the Roman Empire.
