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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Denarius - Hadrian CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P; 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 | 129-130 |
| 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#255566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Clementia standing left, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P
Translation:
Clementia Augusti. Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Clemency of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
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 of a female figure on Roman coins during that time period.
