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Antoninus Pius, August 138 - 7 March 161 A.D.
"A 'dupondius' was originally a Roman Republican coin which equaled two asses. Augustus struck it in orichalcum (80% copper, 20% zinc) at 10.5-13.5 grams and 26-30 millimeters. It was close in size and weight to the as, and only the alloy first differentiated them. Starting with Nero a radiate bust began to appear on them, and that later became their salient feature. Their size and weight varied little over the years, but the alloy decreased in zinc content to about 5%, with tin and lead making up the difference. They were finally driven from circulation by the debased antoninianus and Probus struck the last ones." - from Moneta Historical Research by Tom SchroerRB80167. Orichalcum dupondius, BMCRE IV p. 176 note var. (strack 753, or coin HADR not HADRI), RIC III 533 var. (sestertius or as), VF, beautiful glossy jade patina, Rome mint, weight 14.098g, maximum diameter 26.9mm, die axis 165o, 139 A.D.; obverse IMP T AEL CAES HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS, radiate head right; reverse P M TR POT COS II S C, Fortuna standing slightly left, head left, rudder in right hand, cornucopia in left hand; rare; SOLD
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