Dupondius or As - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II S C; Roma
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#257108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aelius standing right, holding scroll and clasping hands with Roma, seated left and holding spear.
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 was part of a series of coins issued during his reign as Roman Emperor, known as the "Aelius Antoninus" series. This series was notable for its high artistic quality and the use of a new portrait style, which showed the emperor with a more naturalistic and individualized appearance. The coin , which features Lucius Aelius with a laurel wreath and a scepter, is a rare example of this series and is highly sought after by collectors.
