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Dupondius or As - Hadrian AFRICA S C, Africa
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 130-133 |
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| Reference(s) | RIC II.3#1613, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1613 |
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| Reverse description | The personification of Africa reclines to the left, wearing an elephant-scalp headdress — the traditional attribute identifying the province — and holding a scorpion in her outstretched hand. To her left, a basket overflowing with corn or fruits symbolises the agricultural wealth of the province. The composition is a celebrated example of Hadrian's 'Provinces' series, celebrating the emperor's travels and the diversity of the empire. The reverse legend AFRICA appears above or around the figure, with the senatorial authorisation S C prominently placed in the field. |
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| Reverse lettering | AFRICA S C (Translation: Africa. Decree of the senate.) |
| Edge | Plain |
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