Dupondius or As - Hadrian IVSTITIA AVG P P COS III S C; Justitia
| 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#255666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVSTITIA AVG P P
COS III
S C
Translation:
Iustitia Augusti, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Justice 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 coin featuring Justitia (Lady Justice) on its reverse side was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of bronze, a metal that was widely used for coinage during that time period, but is now rarely used for currency due to its relatively low value compared to other metals like gold, silver, and platinum.