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#255455 |
|---|---|
| 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 an image of the Roman goddess Clementia on the reverse side, which was a rare depiction on Roman coins at the time. Clementia was a goddess of mercy and forgiveness, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's benevolence and generosity towards its citizens.
