As - Hadrian IMP CAES DIVI TRA PARTH F DIVI NER NEP TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG
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#254649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES DIVI TRA PARTH F DIVI NER NEP TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG
Translation:
Imperator, Caesar, Divi Traiani Parthici Filius, Divi Nervae Nepos, Traiano Hadriano Augustus.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, son of divine Trajan, conqueror of the Parthians, grand-son of divine Nerva, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).
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. He was also known for his military campaigns, particularly his conquest of Dacia (modern-day Romania) and his construction of the Pantheon in Rome.
