Dupondius or As - Hadrian PAX AVG S C; Pax
136 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 136 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax seated left, holding branch and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVG
S C
Translation:
Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius or As coin with the inscription "PAX AVG S C" and featuring the Roman Emperor Hadrian (136) is that it was part of a series of coins issued during Hadrian's reign that aimed to promote the idea of peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the goddess Pax (Irene) holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizes the Roman Empire's desire for peace and prosperity under Hadrian's rule.
