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Dupondius - Hadrian COS III ANNONA AVG S C, Annona
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 124-125 |
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| Value | 1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius |
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| Obverse description | Draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian facing right, with radiate crown, rendered in a bold and naturalistic portrait style characteristic of the Hadrianic period. The emperor's beard is clearly delineated, reflecting his well-known adoption of the Greek philosophical fashion. The peripheral legend encircles the bust within the coin's field, with the emperor's titles and name distributed around the rim. The portrait exhibits the confident, slightly idealised modelling associated with the Rome mint under Hadrian. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Annona, the personification of the Roman grain supply, seated right on a throne or chair, holding or drawing out a fold of her garment filled with grain or loaves of bread. To her left, a standing attendant assists with the distribution of the grain or bread. In the background to the right, the stern of a merchant vessel is depicted, symbolising the maritime transport of grain to Rome, particularly from the provinces of Egypt and North Africa. The scene is framed by the legend arranged around the coin's periphery, with the senatorial authority mark S C prominently placed in the field. |
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