Dupondius or As - Hadrian SPES P R S C, Spes

€256,888.00
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
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#2436, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2436
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, draped, 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 descriptionSpes advancing left, holding flower and robe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSPES P R S C
(Translation: Spes Populi Romani. Senatus Consultum. Hope of the Roman people. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (137-138)  - -
Catalog ID5401757280
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