Dupondius or As - Hadrian (TELLVS STABIL; Tellus) (133-135) front Dupondius or As - Hadrian (TELLVS STABIL; Tellus) (133-135) back
Dupondius or As - Hadrian (TELLVS STABIL; Tellus) (133-135) photo
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Dupondius or As - Hadrian TELLVS STABIL; Tellus

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
133-135
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#256654
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Tellus, reclining left against basket of fruit, resting hand on globe and holding branch.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TELLVS STABIL

Translation:
Tellus Stabilita.
The earth firmly established.

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 used to pay soldiers' salaries and civil servants' wages.