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Dupondius or As - Hadrian NILVS S C; Nilus
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130-133 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nilus reclining right, holding reed and cornucopia; to right, hippopotamus; below, crocodile in water.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NILVS
S C
Translation:
Nilus. Senatus Consultum.
Nile. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius or As coin featuring Emperor Hadrian (NILVS S C; Nilus) from Rome (130-133 AD) is that it was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by Hadrian. The reform aimed to address the inflation and currency devaluation that had occurred under previous emperors, and the new coinage system introduced by Hadrian, including the Dupondius or As, was designed to restore confidence in the Roman currency and stabilize the economy.
