Dupondius or As - Hadrian SALVS AVG S C, Salus

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year137-138
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#2392, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2392
Obverse descriptionHead of Hadrian, laureate, right.
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 descriptionSalus seated left before snake entwined altar, holding patera.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS AVG S C
(Translation: Salus Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Health of the emperor. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (137-138)  - -
Catalog ID9616701320
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