Dupondius or As - Hadrian AEGYPTOSS C, Egypt

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year130-133
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#1603, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1603
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, 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 descriptionAegyptos reclining left, holding sistrum and resting on fruit basket; to left, ibis, usually on a low column.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAEGYPTOS S C
(Translation: Aegyptos. Senatus Consultum. Egypt. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (130-133)  - -
Catalog ID6789521350
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