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Dupondius or As - Hadrian CLEMENTIA AVG P P COS III S C; Clementia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clementia standing left, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA AVG P P
COS III
S C
Translation:
Clementia Augusti. Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Clemency of the emperor (Augustus). Father of the nation, consul for the third time. 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 on Roman coins during the reign of Hadrian. Clementia was a goddess of clemency and mercy, and her depiction on the coin may have been a nod to Hadrian's reputation for being a just and compassionate ruler.
