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Dupondius with head of Hadrian
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 134–138
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 29 mm. Weight: 14.14 gm.
Credit Line
Storer Collection
Accession Number32.702
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate head of Hadrian to right.
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Reverse: Hilaritas, draped, stands left holding palm and cornucopia.
At feet, small male figure at left touching palm and at right small female figure touching dress of Hilaritas.
HILA RI TASPR In field: S C In ex.: COSIII
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Reverse: Hilaritas, draped, stands left holding palm and cornucopia.
At feet, small male figure at left touching palm and at right small female figure touching dress of Hilaritas.
HILA RI TASPR In field: S C In ex.: COSIII
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Malcolm Storer Collection; gift of Malcolm Storer to MFA, 1932