Denarius - Hadrian ADVENTVI AVG HISPANIAE; Hispania
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130-133 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, raising hand in address and holding scroll; facing him, Hispania, standing left, holding patera and olive branch; between them, altar; at foot of altar, bull.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVI AVG HISPANIAE
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Hispaniae.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus) to Hispania.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (ADVENTVI AVG HISPANIAE; Hispania) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD), who was known for his extensive travels throughout the Roman Empire. In fact, Hadrian's travels took him to the Iberian Peninsula, which is now modern-day Spain and Portugal, and this coin was minted in the city of Rome to commemorate his visit to the region. The coin's inscription, "ADVENTVI AVG HISPANIAE," translates to "The Advent of the Emperor in Hispania," and the image on the coin's reverse side depicts a personification of the Roman province of Hispania, highlighting the region's importance within the empire.
