Denarius - Hadrian (GERMANIA; Germania) (130-133) front Denarius - Hadrian (GERMANIA; Germania) (130-133) back
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Denarius - Hadrian GERMANIA; Germania

 
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
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
References
Numista
N#256011
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Germania standing facing, head right, resting on shield and holding spear.

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 depiction of the Roman goddess Germania on the reverse side, which is a rare representation of a provincial deity on a Roman coin.