Dupondius or As - Hadrian PROVIDENTIA AVG S C, Providentia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year137-138
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#2389, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2389
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
(Translation: Hadrianus Augustus, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionProvidentia standing left, usually leaning against column, pointing to globe with hand or wand and holding sceptre; usually at feet, globe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROVIDENTIA AVG S C
(Translation: Providentia Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Providence of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (137-138)  - -
Catalog ID6364966780
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