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Denarius - Hadrian MONETA AVG; Moneta

136 year
Silver 3.26 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
136
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.26 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#256682
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA AVG

Translation:
Moneta Augusti.
The mint of the emperor.

Comment

Mass varies: 3.17–3.3 g;
Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Hadrian coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Moneta, after whom the coin was named. Moneta was the goddess of memory, and her image on the coin was meant to symbolize the idea that the coin was a tangible representation of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (136)  - - - - - -

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