As - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS III S C; Honos
| 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 | 119-120 |
| 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#254831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Honos, standing right, stepping on globe, holding sceptre and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PONT MAX TR POT 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 emperor Hadrian, who was known for his extensive travels throughout the empire and his love of Greek culture. The coin's reverse side depicts Honos, the Roman goddess of honor and virtue, who was often associated with Hadrian's reign. The coin's inscription, "PONT MAX TR POT COS III S C," stands for "Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul III, Senatus Consulto," which highlights Hadrian's role as the highest religious authority in Rome and his consular powers.
