Denarius - Hadrian COS III •
| 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 | 126-127 |
| 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#255382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Star within crescent.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COS III
•
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Hadrian (COS III •) (126-127) coin is that it features a portrait of Emperor Hadrian on the obverse (front) side, which is unusual for Roman coins of that time period. Most coins from that era featured depictions of gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures. The inclusion of a human portrait on the coin was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage design and reflects the growing cult of personality surrounding the emperor at the time.
