Dupondius or As - Hadrian (ANNONA AVG S C; Annona) (133-135) front Dupondius or As - Hadrian (ANNONA AVG S C; Annona) (133-135) back
Dupondius or As - Hadrian (ANNONA AVG S C; Annona) (133-135) photo
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Dupondius or As - Hadrian ANNONA AVG S C; Annona

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
133-135
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#256617
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Annona standing left, holding corn ears and rudder set on prow; at feet to left, modius.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ANNONA AVG
S C

Translation:
Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial grain supply. 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 image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Hadrian.