Dupondius or As - Hadrian IOVI CVSTODI; Jupiter
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 133-135 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CVSTODI
Translation:
Iovis Custodi.
To Jupiter, the guardian.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the Roman emperor Hadrian on the other. This coin was minted during Hadrian's reign (117-138 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin was likely a nod to Hadrian's reputation as a powerful and wise leader, as Jupiter was considered the king of the gods in Roman mythology.
