Dupondius or As - Hadrian AFRICA S C; Africa
| 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#256097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Africa, wearing elephant scalp, reclining left, holding scorpion; usually to left, basket of corn or fruits.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AFRICA
S C
Unabridged legend: Africa. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Africa. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius or As coin with Hadrian's image is that it was part of a monetary reform that Hadrian implemented during his reign. The reform aimed to stabilize the Roman Empire's economy by introducing new coinage that was based on the value of the bronze coin, rather than the previous system which was based on the value of silver. This coin, made of bronze, was one of the new coins introduced during this reform and it was used widely throughout the empire for everyday transactions.
