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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius or As - Hadrian CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P S C; Clementia
| Bronze | 13 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 129-130 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clementia standing left, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P
S C
Translation:
Clementia Augusti. Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Clemency of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the third time, father of the nation. 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 the Roman goddess Clementia on the reverse, which was a rare occurrence in Roman coinage. Usually, the reverse of coins during this period featured images of various gods and goddesses, but the image of Clementia was not commonly used. This coin is a unique example of the Roman Empire's attempt to promote the cult of the emperor and the ideals of clemency and mercy, which were highly valued during the reign of Hadrian.
