Denarius - Hadrian (IVSTITIA AVG P P COS III; Justitia) (129-130) front Denarius - Hadrian (IVSTITIA AVG P P COS III; Justitia) (129-130) back
Denarius - Hadrian (IVSTITIA AVG P P COS III; Justitia) (129-130) photo
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Denarius - Hadrian IVSTITIA AVG P P COS III; Justitia

 
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
129-130
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#255526
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IVSTITIA AVG P P
COS III

Translation:
Iustitia Augusti, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium.
Justice of the emperor (Augustus), father of the nation, consul for the third time.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Justitia (Justice) on the reverse side, which symbolizes the importance of justice and fairness during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.