Dupondius or As - Hadrian COS III P P S C; Jupiter
| 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#255874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing facing, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, to feet at left, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COS III P P
S C
Translation:
Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
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 an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Hadrian. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the worship of traditional Roman deities, and that the emperor Hadrian was seeking to emphasize his connection to the gods and the divine.
