© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius or As - Hadrian // S C; Nemesis and Victory
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#256749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nemesis-Victory advancing right, holding branch and raising fold of drapery.
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 this coin is that it features the goddess Nemesis, who was often depicted as a personification of retribution and revenge, on the reverse side. This suggests that the Roman Empire placed a strong emphasis on the idea of justice and punishment for wrongdoing, and that the coin was intended to convey this message to its users. Additionally, the inclusion of Victory on the reverse side alongside Nemesis may indicate a connection between the ideas of victory and retribution, highlighting the idea that success and power are not simply achieved through military might, but also through the upholding of justice and morality.
