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Denarius - Hadrian GERMANIA; Germania
| 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 | 130-133 |
| 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#256001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Germania standing facing, head right, 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 with the name GERMANIA inscribed on it. This design was introduced by Emperor Hadrian during his reign (117-138 AD) as a way to commemorate his military campaigns in the region. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and political significance of the Roman Empire's expansion into Germania and its efforts to promote unity and stability across its vast territories.
