Dupondius or As - Hadrian INDVLGENTIA AVG P P COS III 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#255651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Indulgentia seated left, extending hand and holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDVLGENTIA AVG P P
COS III
S C
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti. Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Indulgence of the emperor (Augustus). Father of the nation, consul for the third time. 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.