As - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III S C; Pax) (121-123) front As - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III S C; Pax) (121-123) back
As - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III S C; Pax) (121-123) photo
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As - Hadrian P M TR P COS III S C; Pax

 
Bronze 11.2 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
121-123
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
References
Numista
N#255225
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
S C

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. 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 goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which symbolizes peace and harmony, reflecting Hadrian's efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the empire during his reign.