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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Hadrian COS III; Neptune
| 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 | 125-127 |
| 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#255317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Neptune stepping on prow right, holding trident and acrostolium.
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 Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Typically, Roman coins during this period featured images of the emperor or other deities. The inclusion of Neptune on this coin may indicate that Hadrian, the emperor at the time, had a particular interest in or connection to the sea.
