© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius or As - Sabina // S C; Ceres
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 127-128 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ceres seated left on basket, holding corn ears and torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: // S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As - Sabina (// S C; Ceres) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it features the goddess Ceres on the reverse, who was the patron of agriculture and fertility. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire.
