Denarius - Hadrian IVSTITIA AVG COS III; Justitia
| 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 | 128-129 |
| 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#255462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVSTITIA AVG
COS III
Translation:
Iustitia Augusti, Consul Tertium.
Justice of the emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (IVSTITIA AVG COS III; Justitia) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Justitia (Justice) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. The image of Justitia was meant to symbolize the idea of justice and fairness, which was an important value in Roman society. The coin's design was likely intended to promote the idea that the Roman Empire was a just and fair society, and that the emperor was a wise and just ruler.
