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Denarius - Hadrian COS III; Annona
| 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#255416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Annona (Abundantia) seated left, holding reaping hook and cornucopia; at feet to left, modius and corn ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (COS III; Annona) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Annona on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Annona was the goddess of grain and the harvest, and her presence on the coin may indicate that the coin was issued to commemorate a particularly successful harvest or to promote the idea of abundance and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Hadrian.
