Denarius - Hadrian LIBERALITAS AVG P P COS III; Liberalitas
| 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#255543 |
|---|---|
| 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 and suggests that the coin was minted to promote these ideals.
