Dupondius or As - Hadrian (RESTITVTORI AFRICAE S C; Africa) (130-133) front Dupondius or As - Hadrian (RESTITVTORI AFRICAE S C; Africa) (130-133) back
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Dupondius or As - Hadrian RESTITVTORI AFRICAE S C; Africa

 
Bronze - -
Description
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
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#256303
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Hadrian standing left, holding scroll and raising kneeling Africa, wearing elephant scalp, holding corn ears; between them, corn growing.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RESTITVTORI AFRICAE
S C

Unabridged legend: Restitutori Africae. Senatus Consultum.

Translation: To the restorer of Africa. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who is known for his extensive travels throughout the Roman Empire, including Africa, which is depicted on the coin.