Dupondius or As - Hadrian HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS; Horus
130 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#255942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Translation:
Hadrianus Augustus.
Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As coin featuring Hadrian (HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS; Horus) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it showcases the Roman Empire's use of currency as a means of propaganda. The coin's design features an image of Hadrian, who was known for his extensive travels and military campaigns, and the god Horus, who was revered in Egypt, a region that Hadrian had recently conquered. By placing these images on the coin, the Roman Empire was able to promote its power and influence, as well as its cultural and religious associations, to the people who used it.