Dupondius or As - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II S C; Fortuna and Spes
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#257113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing right, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia; facing her, Spes advancing left, holding flower and robe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TR POT COS II
S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As coin featuring Lucius Aelius (TR POT COS II S C; Fortuna and Spes) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the goddess Fortuna and Spes (Hope), reflects the Empire's shift towards a more centralized economy and government, as well as the growing influence of Stoicism and other Eastern philosophies. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively common material at the time, this coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.