Dupondius or As - Sabina PIETAS AVG S C; Pietas
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#257015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing right; flanking her, miniature figures of the imperial couple.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVG
S C
Translation:
Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the Emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As - Sabina coin features an image of Pietas, the Roman goddess of duty and devotion, on its reverse side. This image symbolizes the importance of piety and loyalty in Roman culture, highlighting the values that were central to the Roman Empire's ideology.
