Dupondius or As - Hadrian TRANQVILLITAS AVG COS III P P S C; Tranquillitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 129-130 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tranquillitas standing left, holding sceptre and resting arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRANQVILLITAS AVG COS III P P
S C
Translation:
Tranquillitas Augusti, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Tranquility of the emperor (Augustuts), consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As coin with the inscription "TRANQVILLITAS AVG COS III P P S C" and featuring the image of Emperor Hadrian (129-130 AD) is notable for its representation of the Roman Empire's emphasis on peace and tranquility during Hadrian's reign. The Latin word "Tranquillitas" means "tranquility" or "peace," and it was a key theme in Hadrian's policies and propaganda. This coin is a tangible representation of that ideology, and it serves as a reminder of the importance the Roman Empire placed on maintaining peace and stability throughout its territories.
