Denarius - Hadrian IVSTITIA AVG P P 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 | 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 |
| Numista | N#255531 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Denarius - Hadrian (IVSTITIA AVG P P COS III; Justitia) coin 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.