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#256724 |
|---|---|
| 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 Hadrian's image is that it has the symbol of Pax (peace) on one side, indicating that Hadrian's reign was marked by a relative period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire.