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#257018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing left; 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 piety and devotion, on its reverse side. This image symbolizes the importance of family and religious values in Roman culture during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD).
