Dupondius or As - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II PANNONIA S C; Pannonia
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#257094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pannonia standing left, head right, holding robe and vexillum.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TR POT COS II
PANNONIA
S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Pannonia. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Pannonia. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As coin featuring Lucius Aelius was part of a series of coins issued during his reign as Roman Emperor, which lasted from 136 to 138 AD. This series was unique in that it featured the emperor's name and title in a barbarous Latin, which was a departure from the traditional Latin used on previous coins. This has led some historians to believe that the coin was issued specifically for circulation in the provinces, where Latin was not widely spoken, and that it may have been an attempt to promote the use of Latin among the common people.