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#255710 |
|---|---|
| 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 the reverse, which is a rare representation of this deity on Roman coins. Indulgentia was a minor goddess associated with indulgence, forgiveness, and mercy, and her depiction on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of the emperor's benevolence and generosity towards his subjects.
