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Denarius - Hadrian MONETA AVG; Moneta
136 year| Silver | 3 g | 17 mm |
| 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 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA AVG
Translation:
Moneta Augusti.
The mint of the emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of the goddess Moneta on the reverse side, which is where the coin gets its name. Moneta was the goddess of money and minting, and her image on the coin symbolized the Roman Empire's wealth and power. The coin was widely used throughout the empire and remains a popular collector's item today due to its historical significance and rarity.
