© CC | BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität
© CC | BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität
As - Hadrian DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P SC
117 year| Bronze | 11.2 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 117 |
| 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#254605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing between two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P
SC
Translation:
Dacicus, Parthico, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Conqueror of the Dacians, conqueror of the Parthians, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who was known for his extensive travels throughout the empire and his love of Greek culture. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of Hadrian and various symbols and abbreviations, reflects the cultural and political influences of the Roman Empire during his reign (117-138 AD).
