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#255568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 occurrence in Roman coinage as most coins featured images of the emperor or other deities. This suggests that Hadrian, the emperor at the time, placed a high value on the concept of clemency and wanted to promote it through the minting of coins.