Dupondius or As - Sabina PIETAS S C; Pietas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130-133 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas seated left, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS
S C
Translation:
Pietas. Senatus Consultum.
Piety. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and the role that the goddess played in promoting them.
