As - Hadrian COS III; Aequitas and Moneta
Bronze | 11.2 g | 26.5 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 125-127 |
Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 11.2 g |
Diameter | 26.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#255360 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Aequitas (Iustitia on the reverse), who was a symbol of justice and equality, and Moneta, the goddess of money and currency, on the obverse. This highlights the importance of fairness and integrity in financial transactions during the Roman Empire.