Dupondius or As - Lucius Aelius and Hadrian HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
137 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 137 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Hadrian, laureate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Translation:
Hadrianus Augustus, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As coin featuring Lucius Aelius and Hadrian (HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P) was minted during a time of significant cultural and architectural achievements under the rule of Emperor Hadrian. One notable example is the construction of the Pantheon in Rome, which was completed during Hadrian's reign and still stands today as a testament to ancient Roman engineering and architecture.