Dupondius or As - Hadrian HADRIANVS AVG III P P
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#256760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HADRIANVS AVG III P P
Translation:
Hadrianus Augustus, [Consul] Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), [consul for] the third [time], father of the nation.
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. He introduced a new currency system based on the denomination of the Roman pound, which replaced the previous system based on the libra. The Dupondius or As coin was equivalent to two Roman pounds, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. This coin is a testament to Hadrian's efforts to stabilize the Roman economy and promote trade throughout the empire.