Dupondius or As - Sabina (LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas) (136-138) front Dupondius or As - Sabina (LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas) (136-138) back
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Dupondius or As - Sabina LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
136-138
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#257037
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTAS PVBLICA
S C

Translation:
Libertas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Public freedom. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Dupondius or As - Sabina coin features the goddess Libertas, who is depicted with a liberty cap on her head and a scepter in her hand, symbolizing freedom and authority.