Denarius - Hadrian (LIBERALITAS AVG P P COS III; Liberalitas) (129-130) front Denarius - Hadrian (LIBERALITAS AVG P P COS III; Liberalitas) (129-130) back
Denarius - Hadrian (LIBERALITAS AVG P P COS III; Liberalitas) (129-130) photo
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Denarius - Hadrian LIBERALITAS AVG P P COS III; Liberalitas

 
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#255541
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Liberalitas standing right, emptying cornucopia held in both hands.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERALITAS AVG P P
COS III

Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium.
The liberality of the emperor, 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 Liberalitas, who represents liberty and generosity, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.