Dupondius or As - Hadrian // S C; Horus
130 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 130 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian-Horus standing right, resting foot on crocodile, holding spear and parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: // S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
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 was part of a monetary reform that Hadrian implemented during his reign. The reform aimed to stabilize the Roman Empire's economy by introducing new coinage that would replace the previous debased currency. The Dupondius or As coin was one of the new coins introduced, and it became a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. This coin's design featured Hadrian's image on one side and the goddess Salus on the other, symbolizing the emperor's efforts to protect and preserve the empire's prosperity.