© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Hadrian and Trajan PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P ADOPTIO
117 year| 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 |
| Year | 117 |
| 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#254580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan standing right, Hadrian standing left, both clasping hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P
ADOPTIO
Translation:
Parthici Divi Traian Augusti Filius, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. Adoptio.
Son of the conqueror of the Parthians, divine emperor (Augustus) Trajan, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation. Adoption.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of both Hadrian and Trajan, indicating that it was minted during a period of co-rule between the two emperors. This is a unique aspect of Roman numismatics, as it showcases the political dynamics of the time.
