Denarius - Hadrian (COS III; Neptune) (125-127) front Denarius - Hadrian (COS III; Neptune) (125-127) back
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Denarius - Hadrian COS III; Neptune

 
Silver 3.2 g 18.5 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#255318
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Neptune standing left, resting foot on globe, holding acrostolium and trident.

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.