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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius or As - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II S C; 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#257129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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; Spes) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Spes (the goddess of hope) on the reverse, suggests that the Roman government was promoting the idea of hope and prosperity during this period. This is interesting because it indicates that the government was aware of the economic challenges facing the empire and was trying to reassure the public that things would get better.
