Dupondius or As - Hadrian FIDES PVBLICA S C; Fides
136 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 136 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides standing right, holding corn ears or poppies and dish of fruits.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES PVBLICA
S C
Translation:
Fides Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the public. 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, with its image of Hadrian and the inscription "FIDES PVBLICA S C" (Public Faith) on one side and "Fides" (Faith) on the other, was a symbol of the new monetary system and the empire's commitment to financial stability.