Dupondius or As - Hadrian ADVENTVI AVG MACEDONIAE S C; Macedonia
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, raising hand and holding scroll; facing him, Macedonia standing left, holding patera and whip; between them, altar, usually with bull at the base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVI AVG MACEDONIAE
S C
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Macedoniae. Senatus Consultum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus) to Macedonia. 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 extensive travels throughout the empire and his efforts to promote Greek culture and language. The coin's inscription, "ADVENTVI AVG MACEDONIAE S C," translates to "The arrival of the emperor in Macedonia," which suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate Hadrian's visit to the region. Additionally, the coin's use of bronze as the material and the Dupondius or As denomination suggests that it was a widely circulating coin among the common people of the Roman Empire during that time.
