Dupondius - Hadrian MONETA AVGVSTI S C, Moneta

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year120-121
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionOrichalcum
Weight12.5 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#440, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.440
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, radiate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.)
Reverse descriptionMoneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA AVGVSTI S C
(Translation: Moneta Augusti. Senatus Consultum. The mint of the emperor. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (120-121)  - -
Catalog ID4857798480
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