The 125AD Dupondius - HadrianOrichalcum Dupondius of Emperor Hadrian. Orichalcum is a gold-coloured bronze alloy used by the Roman Empire on several coins. Diameter 26mm and weighs 13g.
As the Rome Mint was closed while Hadrian was travelling 122-125AD, it used this image when it reopened in 125AD therefore the coin was minted around 125-128AD (source: Museums Victoria).
The Obverse shows the head of Hadrian. The Legend would be "HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS" although the coin is too worn to see the entire text on this coin.
The Reverse shows the winged horse Pegasus, flying to the right; below is the letters "SC".SC means senatus consultum, or ' by decree of the Senate' so the coin was an official issue.
Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 125AD
Monarch/Ruler: Hadrian (Emperor 117AD-138AD)
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Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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 | *RARE* Hadrian. AD 117-138. Rome. Æ Dupondius £ 297.10 |
 | Ancient Roman Coin 117-138AD Emperor Hadrian Roma Seated Dupondius Genuine £ 105.82 |
 | HADRIAN, 117-138 AD. AE DUPONDIUS, ROME MINT, 134-138 AD. HILARITAS REVERSE. £ 62.53 |
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