Dupondius or As - Hadrian RESTITVTORI AFRICAE S C; Africa
Bronze | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#256303 |
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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.