Dupondius or As - Hadrian ADVENTVI AVG AFRICAE S C, Africa

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 130-133
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Bronze
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#1723, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1723
Obverse description Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
(Translation: Hadrian, emperor, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Reverse description Hadrian standing right, raising hand and holding scroll; facing him, Africa, wearing elephant scalp, standing left, holding patera and corn ears; between them, altar, with bull usually at the base.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ADVENTVI AVG AFRICAE S C
(Translation: Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor to Africa. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
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Mintage ND (130-133) - -
Numisquare ID 3079418630
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