Denarius - Hadrian CLEMENTIA AVG COS III; Clementia
| 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 | 128-129 |
| 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#255454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clementia standing left, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA AVG
COS III
Translation:
Clementia Augusti. Consul Tertium.
Clemency of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the third time.
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 Clementia on the reverse side, which is unusual for a denarius coin. The goddess Clementia was a personification of clemency or mercy, and her depiction on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's benevolence and generosity towards its citizens.
