Dupondius or As - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II SALVS S C; Salus
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#257106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus seated left, holding patera and with elbow rarely on Spes statue; to left, altar with snake coiled around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TR POT COS II
SALVS
S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Salus. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Health. 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 SALVS S C; Salus) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year 137 AD saw the rise of the Antonine Plague, a pandemic that spread across the empire and had a significant impact on the population. Despite this, the Roman Empire continued to mint coins, with the Dupondius or As being one of the most widely used denominations. This coin is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Roman Empire during a time of crisis.
