Dupondius or As - Hadrian INDVLGENTIA AVG COS III P P S C; Indulgentia
| 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#255709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Indulgentia seated left, extending hand and holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDVLGENTIA AVG COS III P P
S C
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti. Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Indulgence of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As of Hadrian (129-130 AD) features an image of the Roman goddess Indulgentia on its reverse side. Indulgentia was a minor goddess who personified the concept of indulgence or forgiveness, and her depiction on the coin may suggest that Hadrian was promoting the idea of clemency and mercy during his reign. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a relatively unknown deity, making it a unique and fascinating piece of history.