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Dupondius or As - Hadrian ADVENTVS AVG MAVRETANIAE S C; Mauretania
| 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#256274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian, standing right, raising hand and holding scroll; facing him, Mauretania, sometimes wearing elephant scalp, standing left, holding patera and vexillum; between them, altar, usually with bull at the base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVS AVG MAVRETANIAE
S C
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Mauretaniae. Senatus Consultum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus) to Mauretania. 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 peace and stability. The coin's design, which includes an image of Hadrian and the inscription "ADVENTVS AVG MAVRETANIAE S C," highlights his role as the conqueror of Mauretania, a region in North Africa that was an important part of the Roman Empire. The coin's bronze material and standard circulation denomination also reflect the economic and monetary systems of the Roman Empire during Hadrian's reign.
