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Denarius - Hadrian GERMANIA; Germania
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130-133 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Germania standing facing, head left, holding spear and resting on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANIA
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Hadrian (GERMANIA; Germania) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the personification of Germania, a province of the Roman Empire, as a woman standing left, holding a spear and a shield. This design was introduced by Emperor Hadrian during his reign (117-138 AD) as a way to promote the idea of a unified and powerful Roman Empire. The coin's design and message were meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a single, cohesive entity, with all its provinces working together in harmony. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman coinage and is highly sought after by collectors and historians.
