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Dupondius - Hadrian COS III S C, Salus
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 126-127 |
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| Value | 1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius |
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| Obverse description | Radiate, draped bust of Emperor Hadrian facing right, with a full beard rendered in fine curling detail characteristic of Hadrianic portraiture. The emperor wears a radiate crown with pronounced spikes, and the drapery is visible over the left shoulder. The circumferential Latin legend HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS runs around the outer field, bordered by a beaded rim. The portrait is executed in high relief, displaying the realistic, Hellenistic-influenced style prevalent in Hadrianic coinage. |
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| Reverse description | The goddess Salus seated left on a high-backed throne, extending a patera in her right hand to feed a serpent rising from an altar at left; the snake is depicted coiled around the altar. Salus embodies the concept of public health and safety, and this reverse type reflects Hadrian's concern for the welfare of the Roman populace. The legend COS III appears in the field, with S C (Senatus Consultum) prominently placed below or in the field, authorizing the bronze coinage by senatorial decree. The composition is well-balanced within the flan, framed by a beaded border. |
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| Reverse lettering | COS III S C (Translation: Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.) |
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