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Dupondius or As - Hadrian RESTITVTORI AFRICAE S C, Africa
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 130-133 |
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| Reference(s) | RIC II.3#1822, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1822 |
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| Reverse description | Hadrian standing left in military dress, extending his right hand to raise a kneeling personification of Africa, who wears the distinctive elephant-scalp headdress and holds corn ears in her hand; between the two figures, a stalk of corn grows from the ground, symbolizing the province's agricultural fertility. The composition belongs to Hadrian's celebrated 'Restitutori' series, commemorating the emperor's visits to and benefactions toward the provinces of the empire. The senatorial mark of authority S C (Senatus Consulto) appears in the field, confirming this as a bronze denomination issued under senatorial prerogative. The reverse legend RESTITVTORI AFRICAE encircles the scene, proclaiming Hadrian as restorer of Africa. The design reflects the classicizing artistic style prevalent at the Rome mint during the reign of Hadrian. |
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| Reverse lettering | RESTITVTORI AFRICAE S C (Translation: To the restorer of Africa. Decree of the senate.) |
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| Mintage | ND (130-133) |
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