Dupondius or As - Hadrian ADVENTVI AVG IVDAEAE 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#256248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, raising hand and holding scroll; facing him, Judaea standing left, holding patera and incense box; between them, altar, usually with bull at the base; at Judaea's feet, two or three children.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVI AVG IVDAEAE
S C
Unabridged legend: Adventui Augusti Iudaeae. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor to Judea. 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 Emperor Hadrian, who was known for his love of Greek culture and his efforts to promote it throughout the empire. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of Hadrian and various symbols associated with Greek mythology, reflects this cultural exchange and highlights the diversity of influences that characterized the Roman Empire during this period.
