© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
Denarius - Hadrian COS III; Aequitas and Moneta
| 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 | 124-127 |
| 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#257269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aequitas-Moneta, sometimes wearing polos, standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.
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 this coin is that it features the goddess Aequitas on one side and Moneta on the other, symbolizing the balance and unity that the Roman Empire aimed to achieve during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
