As - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS III PIE AVG S C; Pietas
| 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 |
| Years | 120-121 |
| 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#255008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, standing facing, raising one hand above altar to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PONT MAX TR POT COS III
PIE AVG
S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Piety of the emperor (Augustus). 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 reverse side depicts Pietas, the personification of piety, which was an important virtue in ancient Roman culture. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and political values of the Roman Empire during Hadrian's reign.
