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#255417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Annona, who was the personification of the grain supply and the harvest. This highlights the importance of agriculture and the grain trade in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
