Denarius - Hadrian COS III •; Pudicitia
| 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 | 126-127 |
| 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#255373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, seated left, holding veil and placing hand on lap.
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 reverse side of the coin features the goddess Pudicitia, who is depicted standing right, holding a patera (a shallow dish used for ritual purposes) in her right hand and a scepter in her left. This image symbolizes the importance of the Roman Empire's moral values and the emperor's role as a guardian of those values.
