Denarius - Hadrian ADVENTVS AVGVSTI; Roma
| 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 | 133-135 |
| 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#256457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and clasping hands with Roma, standing left, holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVGVSTI
Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Hadrian on one side and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Hadrian's reign from 133-135 AD and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and power of the Roman Empire, with Hadrian representing the imperial authority and Roma representing the spiritual and cultural heart of the empire.