© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS IIIS C; Aequitas and Moneta
| 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#255002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and sceptre.
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 the image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on one side, and the goddess Moneta, who represents money and currency, on the other side. This symbolizes the idea that fairness and justice are essential to a strong and stable currency.
