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#256276 |
|---|---|
| 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 the first recorded use of the Latin phrase "S C" (Senatus Consulto) on a Roman coin, indicating that the Senate had approved the coin's design and production. This phrase became a standard feature on Roman coins and is still used on some modern coins today.
